set the area up for a 20x30 square with a ball in each area. Split the group into 4`s with two attackers and two defenders. the defenders and attackers will start at opposite ends of the area with the defenders starting with the ball. the defenders will pass the ball to the attackers and proceed to close the attackers down when they have control of the ball. the defender closest to the ball shall close the attacker down with the other defender covering and marking the other attacker. defenders to deny time and space on the ball body position, are they side on, on the balls of their feet. are they deny a pass to the other attacker and sending the attacker into their defensive partner. can they force the attacker onto their weak foot. is the covering defender in the correct position to stop a run or deny the other attacker space to receive a forward pass.
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