The aim of the drill is to develop good techniques to protect the ball and stay in a strong position.
The attackers emphasis is to get into a strong position and seal the ball off, excepting the challenge from the opposition.
The Defender should challenge the attacker when in the strong position
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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