Defender runs with the ball to engage the attacker & passes to team mate Aim is to get the ball to top player who is an attacker If attacker over turns the ball then must play to open side & launch attack
Defensive Principle: Engaging a player Possession Attacking Principle: Transfer to open side after turnover Connections in Build Up Outcomes - left foot, shoelace
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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