The first man plays the ball into the middle man and makes a run forward. The middle man will pass into the person opposite him for that man to play a through ball to the man who is running through. then repeat this proses from the other side.
Inside of your foot for a driven pass.
Head up to look where your passing.
Move into the space where it is possible to receive the ball.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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