Defensive footwork drill encompassing close out, back peddle, slides and sprints.
1) Players line up under basket 2) Close out to 1st cone 3) Back peddle to 2nd cone 4) Slide to 3rd cone 5) Sprint to 4th cone then... - Add defender and ball - Attacker dribbles around the cones whilst defender steers attacker
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