The 4 red defenders need to prevent the 3 oncoming blue attackers from finding a way through the defence, whilst also blocking off the through ball to blue 4 who is waiting for the ball on the edge of the goal area.
To start with blue 4 should stand still, as a stationary passing option.
As the drill progresses allow them to move along the goal area - forcing the defenders to make more decisions - thinking about their positioning and whether they should go and block the attacker in front of them or maintain their position in front of the goal hanging player?
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