Set up 2 cones 10-12 yards apart (longer distance for older players. Set 2 cones diagonal from one of the end cones about 3 yards away. Two green players will pass the ball back and forth between the cones. The red defender will try to time a run to intercept the ball while it is being passed between the two green players. The red defender should then play the ball back to the green player and drop back to his cone to try again. The red player should alternate cones to try to intercept from each side. Players should rotate after a few repetitions.
The green players should just be passing the ball back and forth with 1-2 touches. They are not trying to deceive the defender. The defender is working to time his run to win the ball.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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