41m x 41m square with 4x 20m x20m 1m dead zone. 4 teams of 5 â¢Square that is adjacent(across) to the Square with the ball must always be vacant. ⢠when ball is played into a Square supporting team must quickly move into next square ALWAYS leaving adjacent open. Phase 1: 3 pass min. Touch ball to dispossess. 5v3 in 20x20m square + 2 on 1m space. Team in possession must play minimum 3combinations to pass into next grid. Defending team must touch ball or block the pass into next square. If team losses possession they transition quickly & defend. Phase 2: 5 pass Min. Win Ball & Combine Team in possession must combine minimum 5 passes before playing into next square. Defending team must win ball and combine to pass it out the square Phase 3: 3combinations. Combine With Wall player to defend. Team in possession must combine a minimum 3passes before passing into next grid. You CANNOT pass to same player who passed to you. Defending team must win ball & combine with player in dead zone to pass ball across and overturn possession.
Create space by playing in a diamond formation with 1 central player. Open body to receive into next action. Pressing in triangle, set pressing traps and 2 cover player look to intercept pass across Quick transition to support in attack & defence.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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