Ball starts with 'Free Hit' on halfway with a 5v5, and 1A 1D in the D. Attackers are looking to play to goal, they must carry the ball over the 23. Forwards can't leave the D. There is no minimum/maximum pass limit before entering.
Defenders will be given alternating m2m/zone tactics.
If defenders get the ball into the minigoals on halfway - 5 press ups A. If attackers score, 5 press ups D.
Movement off the ball
Receiving for next action
Awareness of defensive tactics
Unit play in D
Jump back to defend
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