
4-6 players per team. Normal game, but each player must stay in their assigned zone. Occasionally switch positions so same person isnât always in defence etc. Variations: Occasionally remove the zone rule. Teams choose who and how many players to put in each zone Tackling is only allowed in one zone. Each team can only tackle in one zone of their choosing.
This activity is aimed at Under-10s.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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