Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who has run across the pitch.
On receiving the ball, player 2 turns around and runs towards the goal and passes the ball into the path of player 3.
Player 3 takes the ball and shoots.
The ball should be picked up at pace
Emphasis should be put on a large, dramatic roll out to create space
Add in a defender and play a 2 vs 1 with the secondary passer joining the attacker
Add in two defenders and play a 3 vs 2 once the switch pass has been played
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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