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Protecting the space behind

• 15 min
• 6–11 players
• 9v9
• Defending against shots

6–11 players, area 30x15 m, balls, bibs, cones. 3 areas where the defenders are in the central area. The team in possession must play the ball past the central area to the FW behind. Progression – getting goal-side.

What the coach should look for

• Stand side-on so you can work forwards and backwards.
• Quickly up to press and back into cover.
• Get goal-side if you are played past.
• The forward tries to become available in the angles between and behind the defenders.

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