Attack vs defence; 3 reds are the attackers aswel as the blue wide players who play wide in their channels reds work three passes then look to send the ball out wide, winger hits the by line and sends in a cross, winger that doesnt cross it joins in on the back post. greens look to stay compact and defend the goal, one green will play as cdm and try to win ball off the three reds and then help out his defence.
Wingers; Time the run, hit the by line, head up, decison on what cross by observing the area. drilled cross, near post, back post, hanging cross Burst of acceleration to get in the box Attackers; communication and work the passes and split the defenders with movement. weight on the passes to wingers, to feet or for them to run on to? movement and speed to get in the box and try to get infront of defenders, Finishing- first time shot? Defenders; Organisation and communication decision making, stay compact, pressure.
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