set an area of 30x10 and split the area into 3 to make 3 10x10 areas. split the group up into 3 even teams if possible each team will be in a section. the team in the middle are defending with the two outside teams attacking. one team will have the ball and make a certain number of passes before they can pass to the other team. the attacking team cannot leave their area. the defending team will press and harras the attacking team to win the ball back either through interception or forcing a bad pass to go out the area. deny space and time on the ball. speed of closing down work in pairs to close options off angle of runs to deny easy passing options
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