4 vs 2 from a sideline ball
Play wall pass with LM and look for forward options.
LB plays ball to LW, LW should keep the line free then the player can receive the ball, turn in field or attack down the line.
Look to manipulate the defenders to create space through off the ball running
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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