Bounce to Break — 3v0 into 3v2 With Neutral

Develop timing, sharp combination play, and decision-making under pressure using an attacking overload with a central neutral player. Focus on bounce passes, support angles, and recognising when to play forward.

• Use of the Neutral (A): Encourage smart bounce passes and disguised movement, scan early to find A’s feet. • Quick Combinations: Use Up, Back, Through patterns with speed and intent. Don’t hold the ball too long. • Positioning: Central neutral attacker must constantly adjust to be available for both sides of the attack, think “360 support.” • Defending: Pressure on the ball to deny bounce, cover passing lanes to A, and communicate to stay compact. • Timing of Runs: The third attacker must make curved or blindside runs to support the bounce as a third-man.