Server plays the ball into the attacker who shields and looks to use supporting wingers. Defenders start from gates behind wingers to promote recovery runs. Progression - Swap defender and wingers to make it more difficult for winger. Delay the run of the wingers/defenders to promote shield play from attacker.
Coaching Points - Wingers to support wide and narrow. Attacker to thing of 1-2 and spinning in behind defender.
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