
Team works between themselves in their own area. Every 5 passes defender can move into the area. If the defending team win the ball they can pass the ball into their own area and begin to play.
When 1 defender press early and restrict passes. When in 2s and more work as a unit restricting opportunities to pass. Do they identify this from the previous practice.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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