5v4 is played outside the of box
2v2 inside box, 2 D arent allowed in cones initially
5mid players maintain possession and try to play striker into cones
If striker is played into cones, can one time to other striker for shot or control and play back out to mids
If played out to mids, becomes 7v6
Quick passing and decision making
Off ball movement
Get creative and use space wisely
Aware of teammates in relation to defenders
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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