General
* see picture 5 against 4
* if the 4 outletters score controlled on midline change of role
Exercise:
- nr 1 and 2 can only defend line
- 4 players outletting, other 3 play press to make sure players on 1 and 2 will get the ball
- if press guys will get the ball, immediatly attack on goal!! Nr 1 and 2 can join attack!!!
GOAL 1:
Have Pressure on the ball but not get into duel by:
- how to approach opponent
- stay 1,5 m away, only jab with arm
- PATIENCE
Other players:
See the other opponents and 1 close down lines + 1 Men marking on most dangerous man
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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