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Attack against defence – different defensive heights
- 15 min
- 14–18 players
- 9v9
- Pressing & Regaining possession
14–18 players, area 65–72x50–55 m (9v9 pitch), 1 goal, balls, cones, 2 colours of bibs. 2 teams. The GK starts with the ball. The defending team gathers at least 9 m from the penalty area and tries, through high defending, to win the ball, counter-attack and score. Progression – midfield press / low block.
What the coach should look for
- Steer the press in one direction.
- Keep the team compact through shifting across, centralising, and moving up and down.
- Communicate with the unit in front of you when defending.
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