The LD takes a hit in from the side line. Their compulsory pass is to the SW. As soon as the ball is played the 3 players with the ball have to get the ball out of the 23m area. (Tip is that one of the 3 players with the ball always takes a position between the two defenders). If the attackers win the ball back, they can attempt to enter the D, and take a shot.
One of the three players playing out should stretch the play by getting ahead. This gives the defenders more to think about
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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