Time: 10â Space: 20â40â Players: 6 players Activity: Defensive exercise that is used to improve the defending ability in a 2v2 situation. Emphasis in the exercise is on pressing and keeping the defensive shape of pressure and cover. Two defenders start in the center of the area. The practice begins with the two end players passing the ball back and forth. They hold the ball for a few seconds to enable the pressing players to gain their defensive shape. The end player passes the ball back and forth for 5-6 passes then exchange the ball to a player on the opposite side of the area. The defending player now rest, and the passing players become the two pressing players. This sequence is repeated throughout the exercise.
-Approach man on the ball as "Surfer boy" -Correct your supports (feet) to outside. -Teammate offers cover by the cone. -As the ball travels, quick approach from defender that was on Cover, and the other retreats.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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