1v1 Defending where the player first passes the ball then has to defend in a small area. Blue players must score in the mini goals, the red players must get the ball and run over the side line. 1. Druk 2. Spiegelen 3. Bal afnammen (every 5 minutes change sides and explain technique of defending).
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