- Teams of 2, 3 or 4 - One ball - Outside Att. teams play square to play thru - Middle Def. team moves w/ ball to prevent thru/intercept - Min.# of passes before switch Progressions: - Timed game (count thru vs. intercepts) OR - Play thru & passing team switches to D and pressures &vSwitch on intercept
Transition to Defense Defending: - Communication Who will press? - Pressure Speed of closing, keep attacker head down, - Support Stay connected, move together Defending team prevent thru or intercept
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