Create 3 teams and place in each zone. The 2 end zones must keep the ball by passing it between each other and completing a long pass to get a point. The defenders in the middle must attempt to intercept the ball, and close space down.
Defenders move across in a line, staying compact and shuffle over together.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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