Gk plays ball to either outside back. back dribbles toward middle of field. Midfielders make supporting runs. If defenders track midfielders, then back continues dribble and looks to make through pass to forward making diagonal run. If either defending midfielder does not track runner, then pass can be made to that runner. opposite side back must come into the box to provide support and defensive cover if ball is lost. give backs success and confidence. 1. static players 2. players make runs 3. few numbers. gradly add typical defensive and opponent players to increase pressure.
priorities 1. back dribbles forward. 2. pass to forward, splitting defenders 3. pass to midfield runners.
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This practice has no progressions
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