Encouraging the Outside center to be able to break through tackle area and execute 2v1.
1. Set up a 8m x 8m area. 2. Get your 10 or 12 with the ball and pass over to 13. 3. Get you 13 to run and burst through tackle but protect ball to be able to pass or run. 4. Once they have broken the tackle 3rd defender to enter grid and make a 2v1 scenario. 5. Can also get 12 to do this drill. DEVELOPMENT - To improve add in one more defender and attacker to make a 3v2 scenario
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