Outletting DEF continue passing L-R MID rotate when there is a passing option DEF will play the ball (but can only pass to the deepest MID) MID decides either to bounce the ball back or turn and ATT.
Strong passing DEF keep bodies with feet facing forward to allow quick pass to MID
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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