5 vs 3 down the right hand side
Effectively trying to get the ball out of the back through the right half when the transfer has been blocked
Goal is to get the ball over the half way line
The attacking team should attempt to break the press by moving up and down the pitch, dragging the defenders with them.
Attackers should utilise the overload to create space
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