Game 11v7 (9v7 with no attackers in 11 team).
The tactical point of this game is to build the attack from own defensive zone and pull in opponent to one sector to open another one and play the ball there.
Movement into/out from the ball.
High tempo of passes.
Receiving and passing by two touch (fast as possible).
Controll the space before receiving the ball.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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