Groups of ten work with one ball per group
Defenders scattered around the grid, static and can only operate sideways
If touched, the ball carrier must pass the ball immediately.
Head up, Run at space.
Reorganise so that some runners are deep
Communicate, Pass early not late
Draw the defender before passing to make space for the receiver.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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