Pressing a 16 on the 'left' of the field (attacking persepective)
Press can be used all over the field and learning how to set it is key for whole team. Positions in the press are not limited to the positions played on the field, this is just the best example for pressing a 16. The general formation of the press should remain the same all over the pitch, any player can fill the spots, just ensure that all the spots are filled.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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