This is a very basic introduction to keeping the ball as a smal group - a 2vs1. This would be relevant to more inexperienced players.
Reds have to keep ball from blue.
To begin, the DF can only block passes across.
Progressions/Adaptations
Introduce young players to the principles of possession.
Before! During! After!
Talk to players about the transitional moment of the game.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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