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Counterpress Cage

Counterpress Cage teaches young defenders how to stop attacks by reacting immediately after losing the ball. Players learn pressing with teammates, protecting dangerous space, and winning the ball to start attacks instead of diving in and hoping for a tackle.

🎂 Ages 9-10⏱ 19 min👥 6-14

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Cover-and-Recover Pair

Cover-and-Recover Pair teaches young defenders how to stop attacks with two defenders working together and switching roles. Players learn pressing with teammates, protecting dangerous space, and winning the ball to start attacks instead of diving in and hoping for a tackle.

🎂 Ages 7-8⏱ 14 min👥 4-12

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Recover and Protect Relay

Recover and Protect Relay teaches young defenders how to stop attacks by sprinting back and defending after a turnover. Players learn pressing with teammates, protecting dangerous space, and winning the ball to start attacks instead of diving in and hoping for a tackle.

🎂 Ages 5-6⏱ 14 min👥 4-10

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Robber Stop Squad

Robber Stop Squad teaches young defenders how to stop attacks by chasing back and winning the ball in tiny 1v1 races. Players learn pressing with teammates, protecting dangerous space, and winning the ball to start attacks instead of diving in and hoping for a tackle.

🎂 Ages 3-4⏱ 9 min👥 4-8

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