
Our Lateral 3 Jake collect the ball and look for Mario, Connor, Luke or Dion. Try to play short passes if you can and go toi receive a pass or give support. Do not throw long divided balls. We need to keep the ball. Take your time, concentrate and pass the ball correctly.
1. Getting close to the play 2. If we get the ball make yourself available to receive the ball 3. Comunicate to teammates who is in better position to receive the ball 4. If they get the ball, defend in front and some body else from the back or blind side steal the ball.
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