Sequence starts #10 playing short into #9 -
Attacking sequence - midfield link up to combine with forwards to create a scoring opportunity. Encourage #10 to join in to make 4v3
Defensive sequence - to press #9 and cover defender, deny attacking options.
Encourage #9 to vary options i.e. turning the pressing defender where possible
Offsides to be applied when necessary
Defending -
Attacking
in more ways than one
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