The striker starts 1 v 1 against the last defender. The objective is for the defender to hold up the play long enough for the defence to get back.
When the drill starts the remaining players will start 25 yards behind the ball and will be running back in to shape to help the defence.
Additional attackers will also be running forward to help the striker.
This simulates a real world scenario where players may have been sent up for a corner..
Rotate the defender and attacker for 1 v 1.
Encourage the goalkeeper to come out.
If the ball is retrieved, the defending team can counter attack to the mini goals
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