midfielder plays ball into strikers feet who must hold up play, either turn and face up the defender or lay off to midfielder and mae a run into the box. defender as soon as the ball has been passed must put pressure on the striker and attempt to clear the ball away.
becomes 2v1
focuses on the pass to striker also the control of striker and lay off or turn. also decision making for the defender on whether to press the ball or time a challenge.
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