Players work in groups of six, with 1 ball per group and set up in the following way:
4 attackers vs 1 defender (between the first cones) and another defender between the second set of cones.
Defenders can only move sideways in an attempt to stop the attackers getting through the area.
Once the attackers get through the first channel they turn the corner and realign, ready to attack the next channel.
The defenders slide across ready to repeat the drill.
Ball Carrier:
Run for space
Make space for your team mates
Maintain depth
Communicate
Adjust/straighten running lines around the corner
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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