
ex 1 2 teams of 4 players. 2 balls Field divided into 2 areas: 3vs3 with a red line. Long pass +scoring zone Both balls start at the same time. Ball A â 3vs3: Attackers try to score. Defenders earn 1 point if they force attackers outside the red line. If defenders win the ball, intercept, or tackle, they pass to the waiting defender on the other side of the cone line.and that defender then tries to score in the side goal. Ball B â Long pass & finish: Defender starts with a hit pass to the attacker in the circle.The attacker receives the ball and shoots at goal,After shooting, attacker moves near the baseline to provide attack depth. Exercise 2 Player 1 starts with the ball, passes to Player 2 and continues the run (give and go). Player 1 receives the return pass while running and passes to Player 3. Player 3 receives open and passes into the zone for Player 4. Player 4 receives open and makes a long hit to Player 5. Player 5 passes the ball into the âT zoneâ for Player 6, who runs to receive on the move with an open body position, carries a few meters along the baseline and connects with Player 7. Player 7 finishes with one touch.
Pressure to force wide, create space, maintain possession. Defenders must recognize the side goal opportunity quickly and finish accurately. Find the player Know the opponent's position at all times and make decisions that ensure you know who the most dangerous opponent is." Protect the center Always defend immediately the line of the most dangerous player towards the goal, especially when you are at a numerical disadvantage.
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