GOAL-KICK
• Starting from the back
7 (attack) x 6 (defense)
• GOAL: Crossing a gate.
• 5 gates.
• 6 passes before passing through gates.
• 6 passes before passing the ball to the striker or crossing the midfield.
• Focus on support and constant movement.
• Striker can't cross the midfield line.
• Defenders play deep when under pressure.
• Full backs play wide under pressure.
• Centre midfielders support defenders and full backs.
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