Players are NOT allowed to cross the 50 into the other half.
3 v 2 game
Working in 3's
Quick shots, communication
Looking for the long ball
Work on closing down the space
Work on getting ball out with HARD passes, either stright or board
3's should also defend the 50
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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