Defensive Work
Groups of 4/5
X1 starts by running to red cone, block tackles at cone, retreats back to green cone
X1 reaches green cone and sprints to yellow cone, jabs, and retreats back to green cone
Pattern continues
Red cone = block tackle
Yellow cone = jab
*retreat should mirror a defense dropping back 5 yards after they get a foul called against them
Sticks down and active, protecting feet
Go through 4 times
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