4 v3 in the main box. Red team aim to deny space and prevent a goal. If red win the ball, they make 2 passes or get the ball to 1 and attack on goal as a 5v4 (def player who lost ball sits out). At any time coach can call for 1 or 2 to start a 5v5 attack.
How do we protect the space on a counter as the defensive team? What are the pressing triggers? How do we quickly support as a counter attacking team without overcommitting? Risk vs reward.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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