
Team in posession cannot leave their half. Defending team can press. Find a pass to target player in opp half. Target player then starts play again and DEF team must adapt.
-Can we make sure we don't force the pass? -Can we get the ball to the target player with a good controllable pass? -How quickly can we reposition? -Can we win the ball back by pressing high? -Can we keep hold of posession comfortably in our own half?
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