Set up as shown. Two teams, attacking and defence. Defenders are locked into their box, and must press the ball to prevent the pass being played through them The team in possession should try to play sideways until the opportunity to play through opens up.
Attackers: speed of play, patience, shifting ball to shift opposition, pass quality. Defending: pressing triggers, cover and balance, pressing shape, body shape, communication.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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