set cones in place to emulate an attacking movement and elimination by defender
run with no sticks or ball to get a feel of what is required
discuss the actions from the pressing player , aggressive, speed, intent to disposes
movement in supporting your mid line and how to press a player off a line to a two on one situation.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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