3v2 Attacking drill.
Ball starts in the middle and is passed around the back. When a midfielder posts up (blue) the ball is passed in. The outside defender joins the attack.
One defender must pressure the midfielder that is turning. Other is the Deep defender -Work with GK
Explain the possible directions in which players can run. Why do we make this run?
Pass and move to help your team.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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