Defending a free kick. Players are to mark goal side at all times. Centre midfield player will form a wall 5 yards away.
Goal side means mark the player but stay closer to your own goal. Stay with your defender and keep tight. Clear the ball to the sides so the striker can claim it.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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