1v1 Shielding- One player in possession w/ one defender- Possession player shields for 30 sec.- If defender wins possession they play out to neutral- Neutral becomes attacker, attacker becomes defender - Switch if no change after 30 sec.
- Maintain possession/shielding - Know where defender is positioned - Turns/Feints to escapre pressure - Accelerate away from pressure
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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