50X36 (plus channels) players placed as shown no one is allowed in horizontal zone until ball is played to strikers only strikers are allowe in horizontal zone plus red defenders red full back can defend in flanks if defenders win ball they are free in shaded area but must pass into puggs in 5 secs (can increase)
speed to close down wide players remaining defenders should maintain good shape be tactical and not just pressure anywhere defend goal side/inside shoulder of attacker and force back intercept confidently defend the crosses
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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