- 15x25 area (Two 10x15 grids seperated by one 5x15 channel) - 3 teams of 4, team in channel re defending midfielders DESCRIPTION: - Teams in outside grid try to connect with each other for 1pt for each connection. Must complete 5 passes first - Central team is trying to prevent the forward pass, intercept and play the coach for 1pt - Central team can send 1 player into a grid to press the ball - All passes on the ground
COACHING POINTS: - Defending unit must be compact - Nearest player presses, team mates slide/follow play to screen/block forward passing channels - Communicate to maintain pressure by switching the presser and organizing the screening players
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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