Practice regaining possession in the attacking third of the field using the press. As a last resort we can kick the ball long as opponents prevent us building out the back. We can turn this into an advantage but the correct positioning of the players around where the ball is going must be addressed. Position all around the receiving player and try to out number the opposition in the immediate area. Teams often think if they have possession of the ball through the keeper they must spread out but in this case it is the opposite which should happen and they must condense around where the ball is being delivered.

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