Ball is played out by the 2 defenders by the goal who then press the whites and try and win the ball back. 3v2 overload in whites favour, after 7 seconds if ball is still in play the Black near the halfway line can recover and make it a 3v3. If blacks win ball back try and play into goals (midfield)
Delaying the man on the ball - trying to slow the player down allowing the defense to regain position, also allows more defenders to recover in game situation Deny the pass - force the ball holder into a 1v1 situation, force him into the channel out wide Force the error - player closest to the ball is able to able to apply pressure when defence is correctly positioned, trying to now win the ball back
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