Two teams + side neutrals One ball - Teams maintain possession in order to dribble/pass into endzone to score - Defending team presses to win possession - Team scores, turn and attack opposite Progressions: neutrals (two or one touch), inside (limit touches), can but neutral in endzone and play T to T directional
Def Principles: communication, pressure, support, angles, compactness Att Principles: speed of play, width, penetration, mobility, change point of attack
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