4vs 3 with recovering defender. Attacker starts with ball after ball passed in from coach. Defending principles - tag player, stay with men! Recognise the danger player and close down when appropriate. Channelling out wide and slowing down attack. Attacking principles - find 2v1s, move ball on ASAP, create overload with getting ahead.
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