-half field, use cones to mark field into thirds and restrict to width of 18yd box - Play 7-aside (in GK) but one player on each team is desginated sweeper (orange) and locked into their third. Other outfield players should be paired up for marking. - Sweepers in possession get 3 unoppossed touches to get the ball back into play PROGRESSION - Sweeper conditions removed and becomes regular player
COACHING POINTS: - Look for the triggers - Attackers sweeper on the ball; defenders drop off their opponent to protect against a pentrating pass until final touch or ball played in - Nearest defender presses to prevent turn and movement forward - As pressure is applied to the ball defenders can start to squeeze in front of the attackers
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This practice has no progressions
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