Defensive Organisation- - 3 Passing channels containing two players each and 2 defensive channels containing three players each. - Unlimited touches for passers, try and get it from one side of the other with only ground passes. -Swap over players every few mins. -Add wide zones to the passer channels in which players can recieve but not pass from.
- Communication and organisation by defenders. -Check shoulders to see movement, especially when the wide zones come into play. -Passers use patience to drag defenders out of position. -Intelligent movement off the ball to create new passing lanes.
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