Coach starts play into midfield 3 defenders start on the line of the zpne and cant move until the ball enters their zone if defenders get ball they loko to play into mini goal
Keeper needs to stay switched on midfield should be able to keep possession and move if we start going direct it must then involve at least 1 winger. If possible we should hit both wingers try and get the ball to the striker 1st but after that anyone can score.
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