
This drill enhances both defending and dribbling. The aim of the drill is the cleander (defender) to take the ball from the messers (bribblers) and kick it out of the square as far away as they can. the dribblers must keep posesion of their ball at all times and be aware of the room cleaner and keep calm.
Instruct the room cleaner (defender) to pressure players with the ball quickly and kick the ball out of the grid as far as possible. Dribblers must be aware of the defender (pressure) and remain calm and protect the ball.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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