
5v2 in initial area, make 5 passes before hitting the winger in the channel, the winger will drive forward before sending in a varied delivery to 3 attackers who will be against 1 defender and a gk. To make easier you can take out defenders to make it less hard.
Clean passes, focus on where the pass is going. WHen passing into the wing make it firm. Drive into space before setting the ball back to attackers, who need to focus on the ball and finsihing it.
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