Coach throws ball to striker who holds up ball while midfield 3 advance.
Striker plays ball to central midfielder then peels off defender to go round behind.
Central midfield plays 1 of 3 through balls to get behind defence. Ball is live from there to shoot.
Defence put pressure on hold up striker and are then live after pass to central midfielder.
Striker has to hold the ball up long enough to let the other 3 get in position.
Midfielder has to release the pass before the others are offside.
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