Drill starts with the yellows looking to play a ball forward behind the reds back line to the striker who plays passively (no offsides). This will force the CB to drop and make the first contact on the ball. If the ball is cleared the yellows counter attack. If not the grab a second ball and carry on the attack.
Reds to try clearing the ball in "safe zones" back out wide (reset in the middle) Throw in (reset structure) Long (Over the yellows attacking line) Composed safe play into midfield
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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