CB, RB and CB work a one two before playing the ball to the winger. Through ball is then played to CF to shoot.
Progression
1. Same pattern of play at start but winger now plays the ball to CF feet who starts on the 18 yard line. CB marks. CF to beat CB and score. If CB wins the ball he is to pass the ball to the winger
1. Movement off the ball
2. First time passing
3. Weight of passing
4. Finishing
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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