Orange attack 2v1 in middle of pitch Once player is beaten ball goes to the left or the right and two attackers from middle join attack to make it 3v2 with sweeper. Defenders win possession dribble over 25
Make channell big and circle also
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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