4 Attackers & 1 defender. Defender has t try to intecept the ball - NOT tackle. Attackers must keep posession of the ball. The attacker who losses it, goes into the middle to be defender.
Defender Stay low and dynamic which gives you a better chance to intecept Good footwork and try to read passes. Attacker Minimal touches - 2 or 3 try to manipulate the defender by good stick work and angle of body. maitain low body position so always ready for pass
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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