DEF start with the ball. They need to keep possession & make 5 passes. If DEF stops 5 passes from happening in 45 seconds then another ATT joins. If ATT make 5 passes another DEF may join.
Main Focus DEF Delay, Disrupt Approach Cutting off the other ATT, use jab tackles to slow play
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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