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Closing down the opposition

âHi, looking for a drill for my team to close down the opposition especially from the midfieeld but can't seem to find one. Could you please help?

Jason GordonCoach, England

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john serenoCoach, Australia

Hi there What age group???
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Artur hoxhaCoach, England

U11you? How long you been coaching? Also how can I help you.
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Mick ScahillCoach, England

How old are you players

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Artur hoxhaCoach, England

They actually are 10 years old I just put them one year up the won every game when they were u10 now they wining every game for u11 to. Yours? were you are based ?
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Mick ScahillCoach, England

Under 16 england

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