3v2 The 2 defenders must move fast to cover a counter attack. Whilst trying to channel the attackers wide and slow the attack down. The 3 attackers must move the ball as quick as possible down the line for a quick efficient counter attack whilst being midful that the defenders do not block them out wide.
Move the ball quick and sharp to avoid defenders slowing the play down.
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