10 players in 2 groups of 3 & 1 group of 4 with a ball per group in 20 x 10 yd grid
Blue player passes to Red for team-mate to close down. Red player dribbles over end line with Blue defender shadowing and adopting good body shape
Key Points
•Get into line and down line
•Cover ground quickly
•Slow down when close to ball
•Body shape to make play predictable
•Be patient and watch the ball
•Drop step off back foot to stay goal side
if striker moves ball past defenders front foot
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