Pressing Exercise Played just like a normal game-Pressing the left back forcing them down the line. LB is trying to score in the goal by carrying the ball. RM is bending the run to make sure they are not beaten inside. If the attack wins the ball they try and link up with other FW and other defenders help to defend the main goal.
Starting position -force the ball left. Then go block inside pass and don't get eliminated inside. Apply pressure- no ghosting past Press with purpose
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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