Group of four players jog as a line across the grid staying as a line.
Coach shouts attack! players change to an attacking line(arrow head/diamond).
After a few paces coach shouts defence! players change back to defensive line(straight line)
alternate calls as players move across grid.
players to show awareness of team mates.
one player to organise group in to shape.
Progress teaching allignment from touch line
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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