Aim is to transfer until you can break out and launch a quick counter attack, Same rules as part 1, but this time the attackers are trying to get the ball to an attacker in the middle zone. Once pass is made to the middle zone attacker, the passer from the first box joins the attack in a 5v4. All other first box players are out. Attackers try to score in goal, but are not allowed back over dashed line. If defence win the ball, they are joined by the two first box defenders and aim to score in the wide goals
Attack should go congestion to space quickly with direct passing that beats lines of pressure. Defenders should protect central areas/spine, and deny, delay. Attack need to gegenpress or protect middle on loss of possession.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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