The aim for the black team is to play out from the back in any way they decide and pass the ball to a player in the end zone. The aim for the red team is to regain the ball through high pressing. Every restart begins with a goalkick for the black team.
Focus on high pressing phase. Wide attackers in on CBs, coach correct distances to encourage pass to CB then engage showig inside. Coach slowing feet down to CBs can't touch in the play out. Wide attackers continue to press GK, wide attacker from opposite side also presses GK. Coach how structure adapts depending on how opposition try to play out.
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