
Set up channels Option 1 - player 1 to wide player who drive at mannequin an crosses in for striker. Follow your pass and after shot join opposite queue. Option 2 - Player 1 to FB in to CM, out to wide player - dribble insdide for overlap and can shoot, find striker or reverse pass to FB - show all options and offer free play. Add in two strikers, one will always remain, and one will move on, and add in a defender with striker and in channel.
Ensure players understand different attacking options and why we may use each one against Jeanfield. Understamding their decision making. Confidence in 1v1s 2v1s Quality of cross Numbers in box
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