3 attackers in red at one end. 3 defenders in blue are off the pitch. Coach shouts 'go'.... Attackers have to get to the other end. Defenders sprint around the corner onto the pitch but must spread-out to cover the space. Defenders try to tag all three attackers.
Encourages the defenders to spread out and cover the space. Accurately mirrors typical game-play at this level.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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