3 yellows (1 on each side, 1 in the middle). 4 whites (2 on each side). 4 blues (all inside area). Plenty of balls ready to be passed in by the coach to allow for continuity. Size of area as above: 18 yds. [penalty area] x approx. 12 yds. The outside team (whites in this case) and the yellows act as one team and keep possession of the ball. Rules: Players must not be static. The team of 4 on the outside (whites) cannot pass to each other on the same side. If the team of 4 in the middle (blues) intercept the ball from a pass made by one of the team of 4 on the outside (whites), they must switch places as quickly as possible [quick transitions, expansive shape to compact shape and vice versa]. When switching places, the team must on the outside must press quickly to win the ball back [pressing in transition â counter pressing
Receiving [open body shape, receiving the ball across the body]. Which foot to receive on [front foot under pressure, back foot when not under pressure]. Opposite movements to create angles [ nearest player coming close to support, furthest player moving far to create width/depth]. Quick transitions [expansive shape to compact shape and vice versa]. Pressing types [cutting off passing lanes, pressing in numbers, covering the presser(s)]. Pressing body shape [showing outside, showing inside] Pressing in transition (aka counterpressing/gegenpressing) [speed of press, pressing when team has numerical balance]. Speed of thought [quick adjusting of mentality from in possession to transition to defending â uses all 4 moments of a match]. Scanning play [mental image of next pass or position].
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