Set up Grid as shown, cones spaced equally 10m apart, colour coded accordingly. The cones represent ball position on the field. Set defenders in required formation. Coach then gives coordinates of the ball position, the players react. Aim Efficient defending, Pressing defender, position of covering defenders. Build intensity, quick fire instruction
Communication - which player presses, covers? Encourage determined running to each instruction. Covering defenders
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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