Reds have ball each.
Blue DF is in middle and can only work along line of the cone
Reds have to get past them and go to other side - red from other side repeats, and the whole process repeats. Practice should be running at a relatively fast pace.
Progress to DFs can take a step weiother side of line
Progress to full on defending.
This is semi-opposed technical practice which is a good mediator for younger players to help them practice moves with more degree of success
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