Using the width of the pitch and 18 yards depth, 1) the play starts with the forward position passing back to the center mid who quickly touches back to the forward 2) The forward one-touches the ball back to the right wing who then dribbles across the field and 3) Sends a through pass to the opposite side's wing for a shot at goal.
Passing must be quick (one-touch) and accurate The crossing player needs to dribble at full speed to avoid intercepting defenders. Wing receiving the through pass must time the run to avoid being offsides. Shot at goal must be on the run, and one-touch.
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