Break into groups of 3 and set up a 10x5 yrd triangle of markers 20 yrds from goal P1 begins play by the marker nearest to goal with a a pass to P2, P2 passes square to P3 and overlaps for a return pass through markers 1&3. P3 Makes a staggered run through markers 1&2, P1 moves toward their initial pass and then gets ready to move back in for the cross. P2 makes the run to the outside and crosses back into the center for a finnish on goal.
Pass and motion from each position Communication Overlapping player executes with speed and head up Run through rotating players for desired time and then change the direction to the opposite side
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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