Attackers begin with urgency switching the play often by dribbling or passing - 2 defenders must work quickly together to intercept the ball. Once the ball is won or goes out the next set of attackers must quickly attack from a different angle catching the defenders off balance,
Coaching Points: Can the defenders stay focused on the task and still communicate * Some don't as once under pressure communication can break down,
in more ways than one
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Pre-season is your one window to build a real engine. This July, ditch the endless laps and learn how to condition your players with a ball at their feet.
A clear game model turns a squad into a team. Use pre-season to decide who you want to be, then train it every single week so your side is recognisable from the first whistle.
Roughly a fifth of Premier League goals come from set pieces, and the gap between teams who plan their routines and teams who do not has never been wider. Here is how the modern set-piece specialists design attacking corners, free kicks, and throw-ins - and how you can apply their ideas at any level.
