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
Pre-season is your one window to build a real engine. This July, ditch the endless laps and learn how to condition your players with a ball at their feet.
A clear game model turns a squad into a team. Use pre-season to decide who you want to be, then train it every single week so your side is recognisable from the first whistle.
Roughly a fifth of Premier League goals come from set pieces, and the gap between teams who plan their routines and teams who do not has never been wider. Here is how the modern set-piece specialists design attacking corners, free kicks, and throw-ins - and how you can apply their ideas at any level.