Team starts in 3-5-2 situation, centre back splits and one cm comes back to make the 3 man defence. Note the free man in the middle to allow combinations from cb to midfielder. Dont be afraid to use combos and go back to the cb's but the goal is to get the ball to the man in circled so he can turn and get the full backs or strikers running in behind.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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