General see picture, 5 against 4 if defenders get ball and score controlled dribble in A= change of role. If they score 2x in B= also role changeExercise: nr 1 starts with ball and game starts defenders score in A or B goal
Goal defenders: 1 controlled pressure on ball (controlled = not play a duel and lose, but channel) other 3:a) look around, not only ball watching!!b) defend most dangerous players
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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