Transerring the ball through defence and using CM. 3 defenders, 1 midfield, 2 attackers Defenders & CM have to get the ball through either gate in the wide areas.
Accurate passes with appropriate pace Look to us the CM to collapse the opposition and beat their first line of defence Keep distances equal - don't become too close or far apart as players Don't let an attacker get between you & the ball carrier - get availabe to receive a pass. Dribble at pace 2 or 3 touch passes - sharpe across the pitch. Progression: Introduce more players & opposition to encourage game play If the opposition win the ball, they can attack the goal and put the defenders under pressure.
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