Half Court Press Zonal Press Zonal means we cover the space
CF highest man, just above half way. Ready to step on LCB SW cover ball line to goal but ready to step on CM's position to allow CM to step up on RCB LF and RF cover sidelines and ready to step on RB and LB RM and LM cover inside ready to step on opposite RM and LM Back 3 in front ready to step on forwards
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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