Situational exercise - the "defensive rubber band"

Goal

Equipment

Preparation

Summary	Secondary Objectives
Situational exercise to train defensive backline and goal defense	Running with the ball, Crossing & Finishing, Body shape, Intercepting, Awareness, Defender, Center back, Outside back, Peripheral vision, Goal defense, Defender, Center back, Outside back, Movement, Contraction and expansion of defensive line, Defending a cross

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