Whites - LCB passes to CM. CM lays off to RCB. RCB finds the ST who has dropped to show for it. ST then plays a through ball for RM who has made a run in behind. ST then supports and gets into the box.
Blues - RBC passes to CM, CM lays it off to LCB. LCB plays wide to LM, who plays it inside to CM. CM then plays a ball through for the striker to run on to. Timing of the ST's run is crucial. Go too early and the defender will be on you.
Switch over so both teams use both patterns.
Can then beging to apply pressure by adding in defenders and forcing the attackers to become creative.
The weight of pass is important. Must be done at a high tempo.
Plays always move and show for the ball. Get away from cones (defenders).
The timing of runs is always crucial for an attacking player breaking the lines.
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