A runs around cone and picks up a ball. A runs towards B, B runs around cone and closes down A. A turns away from B and returns ball to starting point then goes around next cone to pressure B B runs back around cone and picks up a ball to run at A who is now pressuring B. B turns and returns ball to start point A turns back an d around the next cone Repeat
Timing of the turn important Good posture on defender Accurate controlled turn Accelerate away from contact point
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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