1st stage ⢠N1 plays ball to facing B ⢠B returns ball. Corresponding A will press. The rest drop and cover ⢠Play N2 if possible, direct from N1 or turning B 2nd stage ⢠Introduce goals ⢠If through pass can be made to N1 or N2, they lay off ball for attack on any goal
⢠Quick press ⢠One press, rest pinch and cover passing options ⢠Do not allow man to turn ⢠Hands on man but no push ⢠Mark man, or space in behind - you can't do both! ⢠If pass is made, drop quickly
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This practice has no progressions
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