Possition 2 starter cones 15m apart with 2 red players on one and 2 blue on the other. The reds play the ball to the blues then close them down. The blues pass to each other and proceed to the opposite cone while the reds shadow them back. Once at the reds starter cone the blue go back to their cone and start the process off again. Repeat a couple of times with both colours shadowing the ball. when the players are comfortablewith the how to defended a 2v2 then repeat with tackling.
One player should press the ball while the other drops and covers.
As the ball is passed to the other player the first player drops and the 2nd player presses.
Do not follow the ball
Slow down using back foot.
into set position keeping low.
wait for mistake.
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