Start off the same as in 1v1 pressing but now you add the second defender as cover. His job is to help the first defender by letting him know which way to push the defender and win the ball. He is also there incase the first defender gets beat.
Coach 1st defender principals.
Coach 2nd defender on where to be in a cover position, and how to communicate with 1 defender.
Coach the 2nd defender on how to realize when to press with the 1st defender and when to cover. What are the cues?
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