Centra Defenders runs the pattern he would normally run during a game. Initally starting with goalkeeper, supporting play as it moves up the field then finally recovery run after loss of possesion. body shape has to face play at all times. 4mins or 2 mins runs, with and without the ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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