A feeder and attacker start on a third line, about 5m apart. A defender starts off to the side and behind the attacker.
The feeder does a chest pass to the attacker which the defender will attempt to intercept. The feeder runs into the Centre third and the defender (or attacker if the defender missed the intercept) passes to the feeder.
The attacker then runs to the edge of the circle to receive a ball from the feeder. The defender tracks the attacker back and again goes for the intercept.
Sighting attacker: Defender needs to make sure they can see attacker
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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Most club teams defend one-on-one and nothing else. A well-drilled zone gives you a second option, and against the right opponent it is the difference between chasing and controlling.
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