Progressing on from phase 1, defenders will now be able to send another defend into attacking third in a attempt to regain ball. Lookin to see if players can recognize when to intensify press to have a better chance in regaining the ball. Goals will now be introduced to give players more of the sense of game realism rather than repetition, probing the idea of regaining the ball high quickly to get the chance to score quicker . Fast to slow The defending team will be looking to either regain ball by pressing opposition in there third or intercepting in middle third. point system : Defenders - regain = 1 regain to score = 2 Attackers - penetrative pass = 1
Triggers to press ( bad pass, bad touch and opposition player receiving with back to goal ) fast to slow when pressing ( fast to deny space for them to go forward, slow to be ready for any direction changes to avoid being taken on easily)
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