Set up 3 channels, drill can be done anywhere on the pitch.
1. 1 V 1. Defender focuses on chanelling the attacker to its forestick, towards the sideline, away from the goal.
2. 2 V 2. Defenders focus on communicating between the two of them; which side are they forcing the attackers to, who marks who etc.
3. 1 V 1. Defender focuses on chanelling the attacker to its back stick, towards the sideline, away from the goal.
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