You need minimum 4 defenders and 8 attackers (12 total +GK ) High intensity exercise working on attacking all sides of the circle Attackers need to be alert and ready to move off the ball to help support the ball carrier. Make the D as big as possible height and width-Become a passing option. When defenders win the ball they have to find a pass to someone on the 25. Note 1v1 is on the small goal -left corner.
Once the ball is out we must react in a game thats a long corner/set up the press. Attackers must not become predictable and create chances Defenders work with GK and protect the middle of the pitch.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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