Robert will work with the players in the circle (Red) working on circle entry and Thijs will work with the midfielders and backs (Blue and Yellow).
For the players build up they will run towards the ball and drive directly into the middle of the field, looking a ball on the help side, the player on the flank will drop down so they can get the ball from this player. Once they get the ball they will drive into the middle of the field and pass into the corner to an attacker (red).
For the attackers they will start in a pair and do a 'switch', this is where they change positions and the player who started in the middle will run into the corner to collect the ball, they will then drive along the baseline looking for their support player and they will pass the ball outside the reach of the keeper who will score with a 1-touch.
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