25x35 grid Team with ball look to connect a pass to target player - who is mobile moving from gate to gate to create an opportunity. Defensive team must pressure the ball, cover the passing angle(s), and provide balance to prevent a quick switch to score
1st defender - pressure, 2nd defender - cover, 3rd defender - balance dangerous space vs dangerous player when to prioritize which
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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