
Red players dribble the ball to the other side of the field at a normal pace, yellow players need to quick closed down and after Jockey the Red player using "surfer boy" position, and move backwards. when gets to the line, players switch.
Quick closing down. Delay. Jockey the attacker. Don't jump in, be patient.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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