Set up 30x40 yard area. 3 Coaches will be be on offense and 4 Players will be on defense. Coaches move the ball from left to right. As the ball moves from coach to coach, the players must adjust position and provide pressure, cover and balance depending on the location of the ball. The player nearest to the ball must provide pressure, with neighboring defenders providing cover and further defenders providing balance. Players should communicate when they are pressure the bqall by calling "ball".
We are trying establish shape and responsibility in the defensive lines. Make sure cover and balance defenders are maintaining good shape and covering passing lanes. Players should keep weight on the platforms of their feet and move as the ball moves. Players should be vocal calling "ball" when they are pressuring the ball.
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