A: Pass to B and receive back --> go and attack. B: receive and pass back to A --> go and defend. C: Connect the pass with A --> Join the attack (second ball). Rotation: A to C C to A B rotates back to own line. After 3 min rotate A/C with B.
Ball 1: Speed of play. Runs forward. Create 1v1 or 2v1 Defend forward. Pressure + Cover. Win the ball + counter. Ball 2: Find the free player foward. Speed of play. Work in limited touches. Defend forward. Pressure + Cover. Win the ball + counter.
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