Watch as Coach Colby Peek explains and shows practice video of this 1v1 defending drill progression. The drill utilizes cones as the player runs to the cone, working on pressing to a specific direction. The next progression is counter stepping then the counter step and flinch. The final progression is counter step, pivot, and run. After completing the technical aspect of the drill, the defender will play 1v1 live working on defending against an offensive player.
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