Working in groups of 3 The feeders pass the ball back and forwards to one another at a steady pace. Working defender working continously in a figure of 8 for 30 seconds. Then swap.Who gets the most interceptions within the time?
Defender is ready to go - light on toes and knees, use of arms for momentum Always able to see ball and attacking player with ball possession Run once the ball has left the feeders hand; committed to the drive! Keep feet under body, avoiding a lunge onto the ball, light quick steps Feeders are not trying to "trick" the defender in any way, but they should also not send the pass if the defender has moved too early and is in the path of the ball already.
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This practice has no progressions
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