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Start with players locked into the target zones and released by a pass into it with passing player following the pass and taking their place.
Progressions
2 Balls - Each team has their own ball. Can be progressed to allow teams to tackle to try and keep both balls.
1 Ball - Opens out into a game where the ball is won and worked across their target areas.
No players in target areas - Only when playing the ball in does a player make the run.
If win the ball can you work to the space quickly to retain the ball and build.
If retaining the ball can we change direction to move the opposition across the area.
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