Goal Kick taken Ball is always played to either the left or right. (never the centre) Goal keeper knows which side dependant on what side the winger goes to. This is up to the players Centre player always move towards attacking goal once kick is taken. No active defender moves across goal once kick is taken. Active defender moves ahead of non active defender once pass out wide has been made.
Reverts from 2-1-1 to 1-1-2 with two passes. Aim is to get a cross into the opposing box from a goal kick situation.
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