Blues - Attacking team Reds - Defending team Coach plays ball wide for blue attacking player. Red defender from goal comes to close down. At same time, supporting blue striker comes in to play from goal line (must get themselves onside and in supporting position). Red recovering defender must get back in and support defender, plus offer cover against second attacker.
Red player delays but gets pressure out to ball. Show player wide and away from secondary player. Body position.
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