Players facing each other on the sideline.
Offence (blue) will go 5 times taking 2 steps in a direction. The defensive players (red) must use the correct footwork to turn and box the player out.
This drill will really be working on players' form and technique.
Defensive player must make contact with the offensive player before turning to box out.
Contact is made with the forearm of the defensive player.
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