React to losing the ball.
• Attackers • • Move the ball, 1 and 2 touch. • • Vary the tempo. • Defenders • • Press aggressively, but with intent. Wait for a pass back or a loose touch. • • 1st Defender presses, and shows the player on the ball 1 way to make the pass predictable. • • 2nd defenders provide cover & immediately presses the pass. • • The game punishes defensive pairs who leave gaps and do not provide cover/don't press the second pass. • Attacking Transition • • Player who wins the ball is the most vulnerable. They will be pressed immediately so release the ball quickly. • Defensive Transitions • • Player who wins the ball is the most vulnerable. Press them immediately.
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