Circle Entry Drill 1.1 This time the defenders and attackers are split up. Players will be told whether they are defenders or attackers. The Ball will be played across to the other guard player and the attack begins. Numbers can vary but Max 13 players. Attackers 7+ Defenders 6 Goal is to score or to win a short corner. Defenders are to get the ball over the 25 (upgrade) Pass +Get ahead of the ball Variation -Entry from the Right Side or Left Side.
Pateince in the build up Big Pitch-Make the D as big as possible Pass and move to help team Guard Player How do we react? Are we getting into the right position both attacking and defensively.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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