SSG utilising play into a midfield 3 from defensive support.
Intent to receive, roate and create option to play through a press for success.
FB options as a wide outlet. when and why we use them
Defending team can win possession and counter, forcing transition to recovery runds and defending for blue team.
scanning- play forward on half turn or protect, bounce pass and rotate out.
Knowing your pass - vision and awareness.
Losing possession - recovery runs
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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