3v2 plus end player in each area. Possible addition of bouncers pending numbers. Players must press to win the ball back as soon as possible and when they do must play either to their end player or quickly to the other side to their tem in order to get the ball to there player at the other end. When the ball is lost it is the defences job in either area to mark up and disturb the attacking team in order to win the ball ASAP. a point for each time they get it to an end player in the opposite square.
Scan and know where the risk is and where the next pass is going. Can you pressure and win it on the first touch or force player to make a mistake. be careful not to over commit though ensure you win the ball or delay accordingly
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