1. Start 3v4, with funnel. 2. Progress to 4v4 and remove the cones, will result in crosses so defenders need to be positioned quickly to defend, squared up.
1. Defense wants to dictate play with tempo and angles 2. Push them outside 3. Turn hips and be w/in arms length 4. Stay solid in the funnel
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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