Blue with ball passes to blue number 1. They hold off defender and pass to blue number 2.
First blue has made overlapping run down right hand side and gets pass from blue number 2.
Finish with a shot, or cross to supporting attackers.
Blue attackers have to hold off defenders and look to play forward.
Overlapper has to get wide into space and look for pass.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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