To teach possession in tight space by moving the ball or body to "clear air". 2 teams attacking goals diagonal to each other 16s and long corners are done on resets sidelines on the short sides are long corners
Time and space â move to space and move the ball to space Do not force the pass or the goals Press after loss Structure quickly Speed
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