1 feeders, 2 attackers, 2 defenders C drops ball towards GA, GD runs through fro the intercept, whilst GD drops back to pick up the GS Attackers are relatively passive to start Progression: This time, C feints the drop pass but holds off and throws a high ball to the GS, which the GK should go for Progression: Mix up both the drop ball and the high ball
feet under body, head and eyes up run right through to the ball angle body to pull away from the GA and make clean intercept (and potentially to brace for contact as GA drives forward)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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