1. GK Passes to RCB
2. RCB dribbles forwards
3. RCB passes to CM
4. CM1 either passes to other CM2, or plays a ball through to RW
5. CM2 passes the ball back to CM1 in a one two, or plays the ball through to RW / LW
6. RW and LW make a forward inverted run
7. CM's join the attack
- Body position
- Confidence when dribbling
- Accurate passes with correct weight of pass
- Good movement off the ball
- Awareness of teammates
- LCB covers the middle of the pitch
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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