2 x 4v4 in Double D Space.
Spare players to rotate in after 3 sets, rest in corners of playing area.
1.Run Play with no input
2. Discuss defensive consideration in the D.
Talk about staying mabile and boxing out.
3. Play
4. Discuss footwork and 1:1 tracking back/closing down.
5. Play
6. Discuss triggers for double teaming and communication
7. play with 1 joker on defending team to present double teaming opposrtunities.
8. Allow attacking feeder to join to make 5v5
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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