Split team evenly depending on numbers, have 1 or 2 bouncers in each end. Players set their own formations. Limit restrictions depending on focus of practice
1/2 touch max or minimum for inside players, 1/ 2 touch for players in end zones, end zone players have to play to each other before playing back in. No turning with the ball in the middle - focus on receiving with an open body position, checking shoulder, scanning forn space and players.
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This practice has no progressions
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