Players divided into pairs as shown in the image. PROGRESSION 1 Red player is the attacker and aims to outwit the Blue player, run towards the ball on either side and score. As soon as he exits the yellow box the Blue player is allowed to catch him. PROGRESSION 2 Same sequence but know the Red player with a ball inside the Yellow box has to outwit the Blue player using various changes of direction. As soon as he exits the Yellow box he has to speed up passed the white post before getting tagged by the Blue player. PROGRESSION 3 Same sequence but now both players are attached with a belt. Red player the attacker, aims to release the belt attached to the Blue player exit the Yellow box and run towards the white post.
Variety of turns Reaction Speed Keep it fun
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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