Ball rotation (outlet) using the 3 mid-fielders and the back 4.
Shuffles on the GK to work on goal-scoring and GK footwork/angles.
Ball rotation should emphasize ball speed and LM/ RM leading back to ball.
Shuffles will help to emphasize GK coming off their line to make themselves big. They should channel the ball carrier to one side and dive to make the tackle.
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