3 players, 1 ball. Especially good when only playing one or two forwards, that can then get isolated in possession. Player with ball can only dribble laterally allowing the supporting players to get ahead of the ball. Continue all the way to the goal.
Situational awareness. Head up and pre-scanning. Communication and timing of pass. Change of direction
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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