Passing options off breakdown to first pod
Everyone is an option - look like it and be prepared to receive the ball. Read defense. Primary option (called by 10): 9 - Lead- 2IC - 12 - second pod/backs Secondary option (called by 10): 9 - Lead - 2IC - 12 - crash through gap Third option (called by OB): 9 - Lead - OB Fourth option (called by 10): 9 - 10 - second pod/backs
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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