5 v 5 in the defensive 25. 4 V 4 start in the circle and explore what they think marking looks like to them. Focus on Marking and defenscive skills on the move but without the ball and when the ball in played in. 1 v 1 on edge of 25 to start first ball , then 2 ball feed by SZD , 3 balls total. If defender win possession they make one successful pass forward to win a 2 Points. Goal 1 Point.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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