Drag and Push to Beat Defender

Description

Player A passes to player B and closes Player B down. Player B attacks Player B. Use the lateral drag with sole and push back to deceive the defender and beat them on the outside.
Player B passes to Player A to restart practice.

Coaching Points

• Players should be encouraged to work on the deception of the drag and the push.
• The push should be strong enough to move the ball away from the oncoming defender
• The first few times the preactice is run, the defender should be passive.

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