SETUP: - Groups of 4 (unless progressing), 1 ball per group, pinnies - 15x15 area, with 5yd end zone marked off - 1 Player is nominated defender - 1 attacker positioned in one of the corners farthest from the end zone with ball - 2 remaining attackers in the area movign to receive - Attackers must receive the ball from throw-in and dribble or pass/receive so that one attacker has the ball in the end-zone for a point - Once thrown, the thrower joins so it becomes 3v1 - Defender tries to win the ball and play out over the line opposite the end zone - Rotate defenders every 3 turns PROGRESSION: - If attackers are getting a lot of success bring in another defender to create a 3v2
COACHING POINTS - Throw to feet if teammate has space and asks for it - Throw to space if teammate runs and shows for a ball to run onto - Communication/body language of receiver is important - Use overload to advantage
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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