Passer (blue) behind line plays long ball to one of their team-mates, defenders (red) stay close to their player. If attackers win the ball, they try to score in the goal. If defenders win ball, they all attack the 2 wide gates 3v1 (vs the passer only). Change roles after 5 attempts/minutes. Variations: 2 passers on the line, up to 5 marking pairs. If defenders win the ball, they attack 3v2 (vs the passer and the player who lost their mark).
Questions: Why mark? (To stop a player getting the ball, and put pressure on them immediately if they do get it) Should you face away from or toward goal? (away - facing the ball, facing the right way to defend and clear) Where to stand when marking? (between the opposing player and the ball, so you can deter a pass or intercept it)
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This practice has no progressions
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