Getting the ball out of a congested area is a great way for players to open up the pitch, find space and cause problems for the opposition's defence. To help you make space invaders of your players this session has been created to teach your players about the importance of the support player and how to make use of this player by using the reverse turn to cut back and pick out the best passing option.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
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