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Recommended Reading

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Return to Play.pdf (1.29 MB)
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Build From Back Using 14 Players.pdf (5.6 MB)
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Creating Box Midfield 4.pdf (2.09 MB)
BuildUp Play Session Plan.pdf (6.45 MB)
Top Tips | Developing Defenders.pdf (3.43 MB)
Top Tips | Course Learnings.pdf (5.8 MB)
Top Tips | Live Analysis.pdf (6.27 MB)
Top Tips | Create Goalscoring Opportunities.pdf (401.26 KB)
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