Objective: For the centre back to learn to make tackles without the centre forward sensing him and without fouling; for the centre forward to keep the ball while watching the field.
Description: The centre forward sets up 1 metre from the wall with the ball between the centre forward and the wall. The centre back must retrieve the ball without fouling the centre back. The centre forward must keep the ball between himself/herself and the wall while keeping the centre back away, by feel only.
The illustration shows two centre forwards protecting possession from two centre backs. This drill is good for leg conditioning of all players.
Drill from Gary Semini
Description: The centre forward sets up 1 metre from the wall with the ball between the centre forward and the wall. The centre back must retrieve the ball without fouling the centre back. The centre forward must keep the ball between himself/herself and the wall while keeping the centre back away, by feel only.
The illustration shows two centre forwards protecting possession from two centre backs. This drill is good for leg conditioning of all players.
Drill from Gary Semini