Drill - Players stand on each side, number themselves 1 to 6. When a number is called that number has to run through the gate then to the middle to get the ball. A 1v1 will then begin.
- Listen to the call - Sprint through the gate - Plan how to take somebody on before you run. - Do everything at pace.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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