Use a 4 back line and start them at the top of the 18 yd box. One midfielder plays in front of the 4 backs. This activity will simulate defending a break until more support can come back to defend. Progress to having the backs press higher up about 30 yards from the goal.
outside backs need to step up to press when an outside player receives the ball. all defenders shift to the side where the ball is played. keeper comes off their line and follows play in order to cut down the angle. if the midfielder presses higher then the backs need to press higher. midfielder moves mostly side to side to cut off passing lanes. create double coverage of attacking players on back line. defend passing lanes.
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