An intermediate flow through drill to encourage players to effectively time leads and passes.
Encourage the RS to lead for width and then cut back inside towards the circle
CS leads wide and the ball is played long and wide. (Bypass Opp FD/SW).
Penetration through the side of the circel and the other four attacking players fill the dangerous parts of the circle.
Can replicate on the left side.
Right AM tracks inside with the ball signals for the RS to lead wide, but then cut back in sharply.
CS makes short post lead then long lead to receive wide.
Ball passed long and wide.
Other players make movements based off the CS, RS & Right AM.
As CS penetrates the circle they can pick their pass.
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