Split players into two teams T1 attacks with 3 players while T2 defends with 2 Once T1 has finished attack (or T2 wins and attacks) T3 sends in next 3 players. T1 must drop one player out and T1 then becomes defending team. Keep repeating so attacking team of 3 then transitions to defending team of 2 Defending team of 2 drops out to back of line ready to become attacking players
Depending on purpose of session use coaching points as needed Reaction of attack into defence Movement off the ball in overload scenario Body shape to receive and play forward
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