
1 Team in possession 1 Team out of possession Team in possession looks to attack and score quickly, if they do they have to run and touch the outside cones. Direction of attack changes The team out of possession runs to touch the inside cones, if they win the ball they counter.
In Possession: Decision making Playing quick Movement Out of Possession: Delay/slow attack Provide support Defend and win the ball as a team
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