Ballside positioning v non ballside positioning
In 3s with 1 ball 1T, 1A, 1D intercepting- D position behind A, use quick feet to get hips around and effect intercept. Practice both sides
In 4s with 1 ball 4 dots in 4x4 m square. D repositioning footwork around A with 2Fs moving around outside of square- random feeds in to A
In 4s with 1 ball defend 1 player and ready to intercept other player
Advanced add recover 0.9m/ hands up if don't get intercept/ ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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