Working on playing a quick pass to the deepest player on your team. Using the route one pass to quickly outnumber the opposition's defence.
After receiving the hard pass from the midfield player (red 3) the players should try to shake off the defender before then deciding to either play the pass to one of their team-mates or going it alone.
Finish the drill with an attempt at goal.
All depends on the red team's movement. This dictates the play.
In order to create a 2 vs 1 red 1 should try and draw a defender out of position with their run.
Red 3 and red 2 can overlap. Make use of your players' initiative.
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