The aim is for each team to try and play out from the back from the goalkeeper. Each team should be looking to play into zone to creat 1v1 but if the team that has got possesson they can move in to a other zone to make a overload.The team that hasn't got the ball they are lock in their own zone. The cental midfilder can drop in to a back 3 to support the defenders.
Type of pass Body position Risk or retain Can you make a overload? Can you find space off the ball?
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