Same set up but now adding a recovery run from a 3rd defender. 3rd defender can not come into play until other team has completed 2 passes.
Still coaching 1st and 2nd defender principals but now what does the 3rd defender do?
Can he press or does he drop into a balance position?
What are the cues to know what to do?
Are his team mates helping him?
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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