Form 3 teams of 3 players each. Each team enters the picture from a different line. If a team scores a goal or shoots the ball wide, they stay and defender, the other team leaves at the nearest end. As soon as the goal is scored or ball played out, the team that was not on the field comes on, and attacks against the team that was previously the attackers. Play continues in this manner and rotation.
Focus on pressure, cover, balance. Make sure defenders are provider cover and balance and not letting players in behind them. New defenders have to transition quickly from attacking to defending and getting organized.
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