
Set up with 3 defenders in each third, who can only work within the third and can not mark outside or trailling posts. Working in groups of 5 and rotating roles on each repeat: 2 attackers, posts on sideline in line with attacking player with ball, trailling post Attacking partnership has to move ball all the way down the court successfully otherwise return to start and restart.
Looking for definite movement both to shift defender and catch ball on the move Varying speed and direction to keep defence guessing Taking on defender to shift them, use of the posts to change up angles and options Decision making to keep possession, being patient
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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