Blue player solos out with the ball to the cone. Red player runs to the cone on the left and turns towards blue cone. Blue player kicks the ball to be blocked down not past red player. Switch blockers.
Blocker makes W with his hands. Get as close to the kicker and as low as possible. Eyes on the ball at all times.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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