
Split the field up into zones. Same thing in each zone. 12+ Players (4 per zone) Starting player runs out and makes a pass just before the first cone to player diagonal. Player across is the attacker their job is to get over the 25. 1st - Only Running straight 2nd- If too easy -left hand only This drill has to be about App to the tackle-Not the attacker scoring. Progression- Add in 2nd defender-D-Team
Arch Run- How do we do it? Feet position/Distance from D Should we get ahead of the attacker? What do we need to consider when we are double teaming defensively? Roles in the double team? Shadow/Winning the ball?
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