Minimum of 4 v 2 in the middle. 2 in the middle must stay in the circle and cannot directly tackle. 4 on the outside: first aim is to keep the ball. Second aim is to pass the ball between the two defenders. If the ball is passed through the defenders 3 times, the defenders must do 5 push ups.
Body position passing + receiving the ball. HEAD UP. Fast passing around the outside. Defensively, working in a pair and aiming to protect the space off the weak side of the lead defender.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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