set up 1v1 game with coned area at the corners. Defender scores a point if they can force attacker into the corners Attacker tries to attack and score as normal TRANSITION Goal set up at other end for defender to score into if they regain possession PROGRESSION Play 2v2/3v3 etc Take corners away and encourage defenders to continue to force attacker out wide.
Defenders - bend knees and low body position,side on Body position - show attacker the outside Watch ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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