Start with a miss-placed pass from midfield at first in to GK, build from that in to a full SSG. Practice Organisation: 70x50 area Start Positions GK possession Interception from defenders Free play GK-3-3-1 vs GK -2-3-2 Key Factors Recover possession early if possible, if not drop deeper 1st defending line- where? Secure space behind back line Pressure applied-Where? When? and How Regain possession from-Pressing- Challenging- Intercepting Early and quick attacking from the regain of possession by- Early pass release- Running with the ball- Presence of support ahead and around the ball Strike at goal from counter attack Security as counter attack takes place
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