Keeper kicks out to pivot in the square box, the pivot then plays a ball out either to the left winger, or the right winger. One of the wingers can then decide to play inside to the centre midfielder or take on the full back. If they take on the full back, they should cross a ball in to the box for a forward to attempt to finish. If he plays into the centre midfielder, they can then play more narrow and shoot from further out.
- look for width - tempo of play - crossing - movement in the box
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