Players to be practice with a partner defensive positioning when 1v1 (bent knees, side on, more than arms length from the attacker). 1 player to dribble from one side to the other in possession then switch in possession. Defender to back track without tackling and practice switching leading foot.
Progression 1
Players can try to make a stab tackle with their leading foot. Keep score.
Progression 2
3 teams on each pitch to play 2v2 tournament. Opportunity to practice closing down an attacker and show defensive positioning. Once a goal is scored, that scoring team retrieve the ball and attack the opposite goal as the team who conceded rotate with the team on the sideline.
-body shape side on
-low centre of gravity
-move on toes
-switch leading foot to manipulate attacker
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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