Players are divided into groups of four and take up positions at each cone in the shape of a flat back four. The practice is unopposed and without the use of the ball as players work on the commands and movements required in a defensive shape. The commands for movements include push, hold, drop and shuffle.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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