Centre player kicks-off to back player who is the "playmaker" Attacking player (coach initially) starts to close down forward player. Playmaker then has to decide to make a penetrating pass for forward or pass to one or other of the wingers based on the attackers movements. Forward should run onto pass and shoot. If wingers are involved then they need to press up with the ball and cross/pass for forward
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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