2v2 or 3v3 2v2 (30x15) Focus on support and pressure. Defending give-and-go pass. 3v3 (45x20) Add a player on defense and offense and widen zone. Focus on there being no straight lines. Communication of where players/ball are going.
- No straight lines when defending - Defender body angled inside/outside - Talking and awareness of where the ball is going
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