Start with 2 defenders, numbers depending, 3 groups or 4. Ball played in to a bounce pass and played out wide. The bouncer is one of the defenders. Defenders and keeper to clear into opposite corner from cross. Attackers to try score.
Be very clear that youâre working on defending and why you are clearing to the opposite sides.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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