A fast paced and thinking counter attack game. Players try to retain possession and get the ball out defence towards a goal, the opposition try to steal the ball and counter attack towards the D as soon as possible to try and score a goal. Attacking and Defensive principles can be applied to generate outcomes that fit with the Key coaching points that you are trying to get across. 4v2 on each wing. Alternate starting with the 2 defence. The 4 attackers attack the pitch goal. 2 defenders attack the wing goal at half way starting on 23m. Triple Team Close down, swear player to blind side where 3rd player is ready to dispossess. After winning turn over need to accelerate away fast and others lead ahead.
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