in a 10x10 grid play 1v2 where the defender needs to win the ball and look to play out to their support player. which once they pass out the ball they can join in on the attack.
Focus on the individual defending pressing to one side, looking to create 1v1 opportunities
1. Pressure the ball
2. Reconizing the bad touch and/or anticipation
3. looking to win the ball and play out to the support player
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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