channels are in to help attackers understand positionally where to be in relation to the ball.
types of cross
movement with and without the ball
support play from CF/CM/Full back
receiving of the ball
Vision.
Timings of the attacking players
switching the play quickly to attack down the other side
1st time finishing with the head over the ball
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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