Each corner has a safe zone where the defenders (taggers) cannot enter. Each attacking player must try to make it to another safe zone without being tagged. Points +1 = Enter a different colour safe zone (Attackers) +2 = Enter the same colour safe zone (Attackers) +1 = Tagging someone (Defenders) -1 = Tagged by a Defender (Attackers) Progressions + or - the number of defenders + or - the safe zone areas Player limit in safe zones Add Balls Time limit in the box
Scan and plan (Defenders, Teammates, Space) Change direction quickly and accelerate to create space Big touches in space, Little touches in tight areas Use different turns and touches to stop the ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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