3v1 possession game
players must move as the ball moves in order to maintain two options at all times for the player with the ball
Defender aims to cut off one of the three opposing players to creat a 2v1 situation
Attacking player must actively support one another
Defender cuts off one player, then begin closing in on the other two
Idealy Defender forces a mistake and capitalizes
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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