4v4 in the central area, with 2 goalkeepers plus 2 floating players supporting the team in possession.
The defending team are now looking to close and press as a unit, covering each other and the target area.
Offsides to apply.
The four defenders now have to work together and COMMUNICATE
Think about distance between each other.... don't bunch
Check for running off the ball
Stay goal side of attackers whenever possible.
Press as high up the pitch as possible working as a unit all the time.
in more ways than one
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