Players 1 and 2 exchange passes and then play ball out to wide Player 3 who runs with the and delivers a cross into penalty area. Players 1 and 2 run to attack Player 3s cross and to finish
Communication Quality of passing and cross Forward runs of attackers and movement to receive the cross. Finishing Progression 1 - Introduce Defenders Progression 2 - Introduce a wide player on other side of pitch (option to go to left)
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