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Basic Youth Offensives for 3rd grade?

Any tried and true basic offensive sets for 3rd and 6th grade?

John BealCoach, United States of America

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Kofi DwaahCoach, England

Hi John,

What do you mean by offensive sets? plays/drills?

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