Improved ability to press and play through pressing lines. Consistent use of up, back, and through.
Improved ability to press and play through pressing lines. Consistent use of up, back, and through.
• Possession with a purpose is key. • Think forward, look forward, play forward. • Move the ball, minimise touches. • Press Aggressively, but with intent. Wait for a pass back or a loose touch. • First Defender presses, and shows the player on the ball one way to make the pass predictable. • Player who wins the ball is the most vulnerable. They will be pressed. Immediately so release the ball quickly. • Change of attitude to aggressive defence. • If the game is transitional then can the second defender take advantage of the turnover?
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