3 sections. Defenders in blue Attackers in Orange One section at a time and coach begins drill by blowing whistle Attacker in the circle working for all three sections. Normal rule of ball having to go 5 first. Defender wins possession dribble over 5 yard cirlce dashes.
Encourage 3D skills Movement of attacker in the cirlce Attempt different movements between two attackers (attacker in circle comes to take 5 yard free) Linking in circle
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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