Progressing on from 2 v 1 in the right channel into a staggered 3 v 2 on the half pitch. Starting from the half way line heading towards goal but must attack in the right hand channel. The 2nd defender and 3rd attacker must start high in the right channel but are active straight away. Focus on looking to create 2 v 1 situations just like before.
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