
4 even teams 2 teams on field 2 teams in endline boxes Teams on field look to play forward to team in opposite endline box to score When goal scored: team that scored transitions to defense defending team enters box receiving team attacks Progression: to score must pass in to T team thru a different channel/spread T team out on endline between cones
Look to play forward/possession with a purpose Transition to attack Transition to defend Movement Communication Playing thru the lines Switch angle of attack
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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