play out a 2v1 situation inside the area and the blue player has to keep the ball away from the reds, can also use the 'relief' players outside the area, outside players can play to each other but the ball must go through the area.
keeping possesion of the ball and always moving to recieve pases and play passes.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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