Organization: Equipment: Cones, 6 red bibs, 6 blue bibs, fooballs.Area: 2x 22x20 yards The three defenders (red) tries to prevent the attackers (blue) from dribble/travel over the line. The defender closest to the attacker should work as 1st defender and try to get up to him quickly and delay.The 2 others must react to this and help support the 1st defender, as well as giving the back 3 cover and balance. if the attacker pass the ball to a team mate, the defenders must re-organize and whoever is the closest to the attacker is now 1st defender. The 2 other defenders must react to this and give support, cover and balance. Technical details: 1. 1st defender - Delay 2. Support 3. Cover and balance
1. 1st defender 2. Delay 3. Support, cover and balance
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