Purpose: To work on defending in transition and when an attacker has the option to play a teammate as well as dribble past the defender.

Procedure: In a small grid (about 10 by 15 yards), players play 1v1, scoring when one player receives a ball from the target on one end and plays a pass to the target on the opposite end. Players always play in the same direction. This game is best played "make it, take it" because this forces defenders to play in transition. Play for one minute before players switch roles.

Coaching Points: The 1v1 defensive points are the same as in previous drills. Observe whether defenders are close enough to the attacker to defend the pass but at a safe enough distance to prevent the attacker from taking a touch past them and beating them on the dribble.

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