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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve the forward passing of the back four as a unit.
Field Preparation:
 Use half field. Small group of players. Cones. Supply of balls.
Coaching Points:
Four defenders are placed across the top of the penalty area. Two attacking players are positioned in a grid 10
yards long by the width of the field. The attacking players wear different colored vests. A goalkeeper is placed in goal.
The practice starts when the goalkeeper distributes the ball to any of the defenders. The defenders must work as a unit to keep possession and go forward to get one defender into the attacking grid with the ball at his feet. Once the goalkeeper releases the ball, the two attacking players pressurize the four defenders and attempt to win the ball.
A goal is awarded each time the four defenders can secure possession in the attacking grid.
The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
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Both fullbacks should position themselves as wide as possible to receive the ball from the goalkeeper.
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Both central defenders should position themselves at of the arc at the top of the penalty area.
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All defenders must move across the field as a unit, keeping balance and offering good supporting angles at
all times.
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Defenders should look to support in advance of
the player in possession if he can pass the ball forward.
- Defenders should look to penetrate each and every opportunity possible.
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