POP counter attacking from deep areas. Blues to defend set up aa a 1-4-3-3 with the 10 and 4 taken out.
Reds to Counter attack set up as a 3-4-3 with 6 and 3 taken out.
Reds are 2-0 down with 10 minutes to go.
Play out from back as first start position and encourage forward positive passes, quick direct play to attack from wide and centeral players.
Defence to play an high line and get up as quick as possible. Aim is to get to target area within 7 passes
The session will move in to more open play and become freeflowing.
Equipment: Balls, bibs, cones, first aid pack
Key Factors
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