Don't Let Them Out

7 vs 7 on a half pitch. 7 players will be trying to outlet the ball to the half way line and the other 7 players will be trying to press and gain the ball back from them. Do the full press which is the most aggressive press a team can do. This is a zonal press as the players aren't on a specific players. -The full press strategy closes down all passing options for the opposing team. This press is used when the ball is deep in the offensive zone. To employ the full press: 1.Set the team up as a standard defensive screen. 2.Position the entire team in the offensive half of the zone (including the defense). 3.Block all passing options for the player taking the free hit. 4.Position the left and right forwards where they can cut off the hitter’s sideline passes to prevent them switching sides. The advantages of the full press are: - Blocking the opposition from taking long hits down the field - Keeping the ball in the offensive zone - Allowing large numbers on defense to encourage easy turnovers The disadvantages of the full press are: - Allowing the opposition to catch the defense off guard if the ball gets through the wall. - The opportunity of the opposing team to get long passes down the field to open forwards. If the hitter decides to self-pass the ball, the wall can be easily broken down.