The ball must always be played forward or sideways. If you can't play the ball forward, shield the ball until you can either turn or play sideways. To earn a point, the ball must go from end to end. Players outside the box are unopposed. No tackling outside.
Head up Communication about where to pass Someone takes control
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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