Players to be practice with a partner defensive positioning when 1v1 (bent knees, side on, more than arms length from the attacker). 1 player to dribble from one side to the other in possession then switch in possession. Defender to back track without tackling and practice switching leading foot. Progression 1 Players can try to make a stab tackle with their leading foot. Keep score. Progression 2 3 teams on each pitch to play 2v2 tournament. Opportunity to practice closing down an attacker and show defensive positioning. Once a goal is scored, that scoring team retrieve the ball and attack the opposite goal as the team who conceded rotate with the team on the sideline.
-body shape side on -low centre of gravity -move on toes -switch leading foot to manipulate attacker
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