
5v4 game. 2v2 in the middle. CM has to play the ball out from the center to outside. Winger has to dribble down and cross or pass to target player (CF). Progression: One CM can go up and support the attack (second wave)
- Playing out from the center to the winger - Positining in the center mid when the ball is outside - Forwand positoning/ getting open - Wingers positioning
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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