Ball Starts with Defense (A)- Passed out to Offense (A), Defense A + B work on a 2 v 1 situation, Offense B works to create 2 v 2 and score.
Important for Offense Line B to create space, see open areas and drop back if needed for Offense Line A to backpass. Defense Recovery needs to be aware of offense B on their back. Defense - low stick. talking, aware of surroundings. Offense - Smooth push passes, field awareness, stick skills.
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