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Looking for drills/ games%3A Attacking within defending 23m

Ryde SchoolTeacher, England

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Sportplan TeamAdministrator, United Kingdom

Hello Ryde School staff,

Am I correct in thinking you're looking for drills/games which practice breaking through the opposition's 23m zone? If so the links below should offer some ideas on drills/games which practice this sort of movement.

Links (found using the search bar - top right):

Please reply below if this wasn't what you were after and we'll do all we can to help you out!

All the best,
The Sportplan Team

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