set up 1v1 game with coned area at the corners.
Defender scores a point if they can force attacker into the corners
Attacker tries to attack and score as normal
TRANSITION
Goal set up at other end for defender to score into if they regain possession
PROGRESSION
Play 2v2/3v3 etc
Take corners away and encourage defenders to continue to force attacker out wide.
Defenders - bend knees and low body position,side on
Body position - show attacker the outside
Watch ball
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