Stepping In Rondo
To provoke pressure, and practice stepping in with a direct dribble to take defenders on.
Objective
To provoke pressure, and practice stepping in with a direct dribble to take defenders on.
Coaching points
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. 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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Content provenance
Authorship verified from the source asset: Kevin Middleton · Canva · PNG export.
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