3 v 2 in channels
Introduce a defender in the D or allow the 2 defenders to follow into the D
Starting posisions of the defenders (dont start too deep or dont be flat)
channel the players wide and away from goal.
Get the player with the balls head down using jab tackles.
work as a pair to win the ball.
Attackers posting up for the ball
angles on and off the ball.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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