Take out a back 4. Coach either side of the penalty area ready to play in a cross. A Coach also stands behind the balls to choose one. Defenders start by running in and out of the cones, the coach then runs to a ball and the player must come and close it down whilst the defence keeps its shape. Once the ball has been touched - one of the coaches plays in a cross and defense must clear it. If use a holding midfielder - add an extra one.
Keeping defensive shape. Working with holding midfielders. Covering
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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