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2 goals back to back
2v2 on the inside with the players on the outside used as wall passes
Ball starts on the outside
Played to one of the team and they pass, keep possession until a shooting option is created
Player on the outside on their toes actively providing and option for the play in possession
Team without the ball work to win the ball back, controlled pressing, if they win the ball back then transition to score
Good body shape when receiving the ball.
Open the body up and use the ball speed to carry the ball into space
Player without the ball works to find space to receive the ball
Player in possession can use the outside players as a wall pass
Player on the outside should not hold the ball more than a couple of second
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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