Goal is for Defense (red) to close space/gain real estate on Attack (blue) by setting up quickly and launching
Attack’s goal is to make as many passes before contact (when lines meet)
When lines meet:
Defense can stay, attack retreats IF:
Defensive line launches together
Defender calls "My Hit"
Attack stays, defense retreats IF:
Defense does not launch together
Launch is slow
Colored cones are for progression, attack lines up on cones, defense responses to set up.
Coach can decide on other components defense needs to execute, awarding or taking away real estate as deemed necessary.
Can also get creative on re-start, example; players face opposit direction or on stomachs facing away.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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