1 team of attackers in each end zone and 1 team of defenders in the middle Attacking team need to make min 4 passes before transferring the ball across the mddle to the other attacking team 2 defenders can press the ball in the attackers zone PROGRESSION When defenders win the ball they need to make 5 passes and/or pass to the coach Passes across the middle can must stay on the floor competition - defending team in for the longest lose
Angle of body - limit the number of passing options Show the attacker one way 2nd defender needs to read the next pass and use 1st defender as trigger Attackers need to move around and create space Try to receive the ball at an angle
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