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Team Shape in possession: build out of the back

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2 full teams
pitch depends on number of players
coach in middle with a couple soccer balls
team looks to give a shape when building out of the back

COACHING POINTS

coach dictates the game
stop and point out desired shape
players must get into space quickly
decison-making from gk or player in back field

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