Basic 2v2 ⢠Defender D1 gives ball away to Attacker A1 ⢠A1 and A2 attempt to score ⢠D1 and D2 defend small gate ⢠Ds win if ball is cleared out of area
Defensive shape ⢠Quick pressure on ball from 1st D ⢠Appropriate covering from 2nd D ⢠Roles may switch - be aware Four Ds of defence ⢠Deny, Delay, Deflect, Dig ball out ⢠1st priority deny/deflect shot on goal ⢠2nd priority deny/delay pass or progress ⢠3rd priority dig ball out (tackle)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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