Set up back 4 and keeper defending the net Have 5 attacking players aligned across width of the pitch Have attacking players play ball back and forth As ball is played, back line will move into defending positions Progress to having attackers take shots while defenders look to stop shots and clear ball
Movement and positioning of back 4 (pressure/cover/balance) Communication
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