Set up as show with 3-2-2 formation.
Rules -
Successfull pass from defensive 1/3 to middle 1/3 allows one defender to progress in to middle 1/3.
Successful pass from middle 1/3 to attacking 1/3 with lay back in to middle 1/3 allows either the midfielder to shoot, or frees them to dribble or pass their way in to attacking 1/3 creating 3v3.
The ball must to in to strikers feet, and be laid back to a midfielder to release the midfielder.
Weight of pass from striker back to midfield.
Decision making of when to go on goal and when to hold ball up
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