Pass ball to 1 line. Offense must stay in lane can not pass. 1v1 defense with other defenders taking compact positioning. Alternate lanes inbound ball is passed to starting drill.
Close gap to pressure
Shuffle back to contain (patience)
Support positions
Push offsides
Back pedal on passes to flank same distance
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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