1v1 to goal with a jump back to make 1v2 coach feed ball in to space, first player to ball attacks goal 1v1. player from team without ball jumps back from side position. When defenders win the ball must connect 3 passes then they can turn and attack - at this point 4th player to join to make a 2v2. reset once ball goes dead off baseline or sideline. PROGRESSION move to a 2v2 start to create a 3v2 and then 3v3
move feet to tackle, get low Jap or shave tackle on move to win ball block tackle if in good shape DELAY the go forward and wait for support. Body Position to chanel away from goal. PALM 2
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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