SET UP Blue Defenders start on Chest Red Attackers organize attack (Blocker/Switch/Fahi) One Phase EXECUTION Coach calls number for defenders (ex. 7) 7 Defenders set up and defend attackers
COACHING QUEUES Correct defensive set up (Post, Guard, Monster, 1, 2, 3, 4) Ready, Ready, Up call High coms Offense to run our offensive structure (Hammer, Blocker, Switch) PROGRESSION Add a second/third phase Have Defenders defend both sides
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