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how to improve overall team possession of the ball

How can I improve my team's possession when under pressure by the opposition? Especially when my defenders have the ball.

nauman ali shahCoach, England

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Football CoachCoach

The best and fastest way to see a change is to replicate it in training.

Let the players play Rondo.

Playing 5v1 in a restricted space and once they can keep the ball for 10 passes progress to 5v2 and so on. Be patient coach its is gonna take a while.

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Football CoachCoach

The best and fastest way to see a change is to replicate it in training.

Let the players play Rondo.

Playing 5v1 in a restricted space and once they can keep the ball for 10 passes progress to 5v2 and so on. Be patient coach its is gonna take a while.

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