1-2) Target plays to a marked midfielder who then plays to his midfield partner who cannot find a pass to the forwards. 3-4) The next pass goes to a wide player who then takes his first touch forwards on his front foot towards the middle. The 9/10 (whoever is closer) goes to support the wide player while the further of the 9/10 drifts to the blind side of the CB (Between CB and FB) to prepare for a diagonal run in behind for a cross. 5) If Ball is played to the supporting player then he must look for a through ball or get an early shot off.
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