PROGRESSION 6V6. CB plays wide to RB. As before, 7 presses to stop potential turn forward. 9 stops return pass. 10 presses ball. 8/6 stop passing options to midfield. 11 stops cross field pass to LB and closes in on other CB, If he has to choose, choose closest to ball option. Team can shift if ball is switched quickly.
Can we press hard and win the ball back in (time limit) Can we watch Opp movements. Can we use sideline as extra defender. Press player, ball or cut passing options. PROGRESSION, add GK and big goal for blue team to score in. Instruct team to not press GK, only his pass.
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