4v4v4 attackers must make 1 pass in own grid before changing play defenders must all close down in same grid defensive team to defend for 5min each ball won is a point
nearest man to the ball to put pressure supporting defenders to try and close players closest to ball 1st defensive unit must avoid running in a flat line when pressing communicate which side to close down when pressing
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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