Attacking Goalkeeper starts with ball and can only play out to either player in defensive 3rd. Defensive player in this area tries to close down space to prevent team from moving forward Only players from team in possession of the ball can move into different 3rds. If lose possession must retreat back to position.
Patient build up from back. Defensive players don't need to risk passes or taking on opponent Movement off the ball to help teammate in possession Create an overload in each 3rd when in possession Recover quickly when possession is lost
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