"Pressure, Support, Balance"

First, Second and Third defender responsibilities.

"High Pressure"

• If the individual defending isn't done right and we've got high numbers in the
opponents half, we're open to the counter attack.

• When do we make decisions not to pressure?

(A) Players that are technically proficient, and not enough support for first
defender.
(B) numbers high up and opponent has time to serve.
(C) shape is poor and we need time to get it together.

• • Technical Points
(A) First defender's approach.
(B) Physical speed and fitness.
(C) Technical speed - skill
(D) Ability to tackle and win the ball and regain possession quickly is
essential.