Set up 2 goals as indicated with two groups of players as indicated. Create 3 versions of this set-up. Red plays ball into Blue then begins defending. Blue is trying to score on Red while Red is trying to dispossess Blue and score. Players return to their lines after each drill. Possession alternates each time between competing teams.
Reinforce 1v1 defnding coaching points. Close down space, and make play predicatable Stay side-on. Be patient
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