
3 Teams of 4. two zones in which we play 4vs2. one ball used. we will start with zone A a ball with them two of the red team players start to press the blue players must play 8 passes then switch the ball to zone B. the other two red go and press.
1. The team must complete 8 passes, then switch to the other zone. 2. Players are free to rotate, not fixed in one position. 3. When the red intercepts, they get one point. 4. After interception, the ball goes to the other side immediately. 5.Each team will press for 4 minutes and then change.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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