split area into 4 in each box there should be a different defence to attack ratio either: 1v1 2v2 2v1 3v2 in favour of defence
attackers try to keep ball for as long as possible defence try to intercept or tackle those on the ball attack win if they keep the ball for 30s/1m defence win if the make a tackle or interception comand the space, close down the space, tackle, communicate
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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