In pairs: the attacker dribbles the ball freely inside the grid, changing direction and speed. The defender follows the attacker’s movements like a mirror image, keeping roughly an arm’s-length distance, and does not try to win the ball.
Keep the centre of gravity low, knees bent, weight on the balls of the feet and the body slightly side-on. The defender shows the attacker onto their weaker foot or towards the touchline.
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