Attackers pass the ball around.
The defender must step forward to the every attacker and then back to the centre again.
Work in this way for 45 seconds, with slow passing to give the defender and chance to meet the attacker and then get back again.
Rotate after every 45 seconds. Each player does this 3 times.
Defending key points:
Keep arms slightly bent and in front of you.
Keep knees bent, with a low center of gravity, ready to quickly change direction!
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