Ball in contact & support drill
2 phase ball in contact with support drill.
6 v 4
Ball is taken into contact with ball carrier driving through contact. Support should attempt latch or clean out defenders.
2nd phase attacker must retreat to receive pass then go forward into contact, He must fight to stay on feet in contact until support players can join him, either by latching on or clearing out defenders.
Option to have drill continue side to side or change to same way attacks.
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