The 5 attackers must get the ball from one end zone to the other without losing possession to the defenders.
Encourages use of width,depth and possession.
Progressions:-
Only use 2 touch
No balls allowed over head height
To make the drill more challenging,no use of ball over head height or players must make 15 passes before scoring
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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