Objective: switching fields 3 teams of 4. Set a grid (21 x15) giving it thirds. The middle team are the defenders. 2 player from the defense attacks one side putting pressure. The other 2 are looking to intercept any switch of field passes. the offensive team looks to play some short ball then delivering a cross. When a cross is completed, the 2 defenders in the middle become th new pressing defenders as the last 2 now fill in the middle. If at any time the ball is recovered or intercepted, simple turn the ball back over and start. Play until desired time to rotate teams.
Speed of play with the short ball Getting their head up looking for the switch of play.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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