CB starts with the ball and is attempting to outlet the ball and score in the goal on the halfway line. Pressing team are trying to close down the space, turnover the ball and score in the main goal. Scoring Pressing team 2 points for a turnover 3 points for a goal Outletting team 1 point for a goal + 1 point for any one-two in the lead up to the goal.
Main Focus Outletting Pass and move Draw Pressing team to open space Pressing Open the space to then close Deny, Disrupt, Disposses
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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