Left Side Line hit out (Our right)
CF threaten pass to LCB and immediately pressure if he receives it. Aware of RCB LF infield (roughyl half way) to cut pass to RB and threaten pass to RCB. RF 45 degree angle to the ball to protect infield and allow line ball RM and RB ready to step in front of defenders to intercept if possible. Do not allow easy receive. Other Def/Midfielders shoulder to shoulder with their markers, ready to step in front SW - Covers line to goal
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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