Ball starts at RHS 23m line for long corner. Set players at RHS corner, at a 45 degree 5-10m away and at a backward of square for a switch back pass.
3 defenders to start in the D, trying to maintain a triangle position. 4th defender to be 'on the ball' trying to stop initial pass being to player on 45 and switch back to centre. Once initial pass is made, matchplay situation to occur. passes to be accurate and hard, attackers trying to spread defense so that they lose position. key balls to posts and spot.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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