1 plays one-two with player 2.
1 then plays ball to 3 who plays one-two with 2.
3 makes SPRINTING run to corner of box where he receives a well timed pass from 2.
Players 2 and 4 make options for LOW cross on edge of box and far side of box respectively.
Rotation as follows:
1 > 2
2 (Collects football) > 1
No more than 4 people waiting in 1
Wingers swap when they have made cross and given option at backpost (Every 2 go's)
Players must rotate to other winger each time.
Progressions and Reductions:
Remove pass back into player number 1 and have 2 play ball straight to wide players.
Add a passive defender on either wing to beat when winning the ball back.
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