Working in groups of 4 The feeders pass the ball back and forwards to one another at a steady pace. One of the defending player runs around the fedder and onto the oncoming ball. Alternate with the other defender. Ensure you try from both sides. Challenge: how far can you move away?Progression: One defender marks the ball to force a high pass which the other defener will look to intercept.
Defender is ready to go - light on toes and knees, use of arms for momentum Always able to see ball and attacking player with ball possession Run once the ball has left the feeders hand; committed to the drive! Keep feet under body, avoiding a lunge onto the ball, light quick steps Feeders are not trying to "trick" the defender in any way, but they should also not send the pass if the defender has moved too early and is in the path of the ball already.
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This practice has no progressions
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