Ball goes from CB to CB. CM leads back to cone to receive a pass from CB. The closest CB calls open/closed. -Closed-Pass ball back -And attack the left side. (4v3) Open Turn and attack -using the RB. (3 Defenders v 5 ATT)
Receiving position Movement off the ball. Outcomes in the D.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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