Players go 1v1 in the middle of a gridOne player is attacking for 45 seconds one is defending - switch roles.Defending players look look win possession of the ball and pass it to their colour (target player) standing between two cones Progression - 1. When the defender wins the ball they can pass it off to their team mate and the TP becomes the attacker2. 2v2 defending - Pressure and cover - look to win the ball and play out to target players
1. Delay the player (Jockey)- defensive stance2. Don't jump in (stay on your toes) 3. Reconizing when to go in and win the ball and look to get it away from pressure.
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