3v2 in one square to start with on the flank. Defending team ( blue team) will start with the ball and will try to retain possesion for as long as possible inside the square. The attacking team ( red team) will press the defenders into making a mistake. When the ball is possessed by the attackers they will look to make a quick pass in to the striker to start the counter attack. Once the ball is played to the striker the attacking team can sprint down the flanks and towards the penalty box to receive the ball from the striker. Defending team in the square must remain in the box. If the attacking team has a goal scoring opportunity then they must look to be clinical and score.
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