Drill - All players apart from two are on the inside of the square (Fishes). The players will dribble around in the square. The two on the outside (Sharks) will then be let into the square where they then have to steal the ball, when they take the ball the kick it out and that fish is then out.
- Keep the ball close to your feet - Change direction so the sharks don't get the ball. - When defending tackle strong and cleanly.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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