Attacking team in yellow. 5 in the middle, 1 on either end playing across the line. Blue`s defending team. 2 in the middle, 1 on either end, 2 on either side. Yellow team keeps possession, when the coach calls the 2 defenders change with any 2 defenders who are positioned around the outside. Good to group the players in pairs and give them a number as a pair without telling yellow. If blues win possession they have to try keep possession. Give both teams a go at being attacking. Progression - 1 defender comes in with the 2 already there, 2 defenders come in with the 2 already there. Coaching points - yellows body positioning in relation to the passer, angles to receive the ball, scan shoulders to see defenders, take touch away from the defender and keep possession, using body to protect the ball.
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