A runs around cone and picks up a ball. A runs towards B, B runs around cone and closes down A. A turns away from B and returns ball to starting point then goes around next cone to pressure B B runs back around cone and picks up a ball to run at A who is now pressuring B. B turns and returns ball to start point A turns back an d around the next cone Repeat
Timing of the turn important Good posture on defender Accurate controlled turn Accelerate away from contact point
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This practice has no progressions
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