General
* see picture, 5 against 4
* if defenders get ball and score controlled dribble in A= change of role. If they score 2x in B= also role change
Exercise:
* nr 1 starts with ball and game starts
* defenders score in A or B goal
Goal defenders:
* 1 controlled pressure on ball (controlled = not play a duel and lose, but channel)
* other 3:
a) look around, not only ball
watching!!
b) defend most dangerous players
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