Red forms the shape of a back 4, and gray attempts to split them with a pass from one zone to the far zone. Red needs to shift as a back 4 would. To make competitive - 10 rounds - 6 splits = win for offense. Goal is for defense not to be split.
Only one red player can press the ball in the grid at a time Gray not in possession should be mobile to create passing options Gray in possession should look for penetrating pass
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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