3v3 Defensive 3 white attacking take ball and attack goal. 3 blue defenders close down and defend.
Quick pressure - close the ball down early without over committing. Cover/Balance - Other defenders position so they can cover if 1st defender gets beat, and also close down the other attackers if pass. Communication - "I've got ball", "Switch", etc Don't cross - If attackers switch over, defenders stay same and switch off marks Stay compact - Don't need to defend the whole field, just the goal. Don't allow gaps between defenders to create passing channels. Force ball wide - Less angle for shot, less passing opportunities
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