30x25 (depending on numberS) look to get into end zones same idea as previous except coach now plays a ball to begin the counter defending team now has to organize quickly
1st defender presses early to prevent forward play 2nd defender must help by pressuring form the weakside of opponent 3rd defender must close the space behind other defenders must get back and support last dfender must be aware and anticipate the through ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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