
Outlet to the right: Back 4 Two in pocket Ball down the line midfield transfer or floated pass. enter 25 on the right side or through the middle.
RB and LM look at the position of the CS, which will depend on where you stand. FCM and CM find your window and be an option. Ball speed at the back. RB looks for the ball down the line to RM. RM passes into space to RS, or RM looks for the midfield transfer to LM or CM/FCB. RF carried baseline and connected with players on the far post, top D, or in the 9-yard area. RF cut inside and change the channel.
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