
Objective is to create a 2v1. B Should create a 2v1 with A on X. Do this by using space, ball movement and running angles to isolate the defender
- A passes ball to B then runs around Markers to join attack - A should not cramp the space - B either uses pass to C or tracking at Y to hold Y out wide (and shift X) and then run at X and create 1 v 1 with A - If defenders rush up ball to D is on
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