Sequence starts #10 playing short into #9 - Attacking sequence - midfield link up to combine with forwards to create a scoring opportunity. Encourage #10 to join in to make 4v3 Defensive sequence - to press #9 and cover defender, deny attacking options. Encourage #9 to vary options i.e. turning the pressing defender where possible Offsides to be applied when necessary
Defending - The Covering defender(s) to position depending on the position of the pressing defender The pressing defender needs to be touch tight to prevent #9 turning Attacking Timed runs, passing into space. Movement off the ball to create space penetrating passes 1st time crosses
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This practice has no progressions
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