Attackers pass the ball among selves with goal of splitting the defense to pass to attackers on the other side of the grid Defenders are working to avoid gettting split
Pressure-Cover-Support Pressure: first to ball Cover: Prevent split/ second defender if first gets beat Support: Ready for big ball/ cleans up any penetrating passes Encourage players to only play the ball on the ground
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