
1. This is a simple 3v2. 2. The three defenders have to get past the two defenders while only getting tocuhed once. 3. Once the player with the ball is touched they must ruck the ball and move to the left or right ready for the ball again if it is passed to them. 4. The attackers must remain inside of the box and all passes must be behind the player with the ball.
1. Keep the tempo high. 2. Receivers hands should be out to show that they are ready for the pass. 3. The passers should run in support of their pass 4. Attackers should back themselves and attack with confidence 4. Defenders work together as they shift. 5. Plenty of communication between the two defenders.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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