Ball starts with wide 2v1 trying to get through green cones or if an FW breaks free of his marker play it to them. As soon as 2v1 starts DEF - start a quick pass around a box once complete a full circuit of the box they can join the DEF. Help side mid can receive a pass through green cones or help once play gets to the FWs. FW - ClockWise (CW) rotation can try shake free of their marker for an early pass.
Attack: Needs to be quick, VDP - Vision, Decision, Percision SSS - Smart, Simple, Solutions Pass and move Try hold V shape in MID, triangle in FW Defence: Protect the centre of the pitch, force play wide. Try slow play down to wait for reinforcements. Variations Make second reinforcement DEF player do 5 indian dribbles (width of box) before joining If attack struggling start with 3v1
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