Red Player passes the ball to yellow player to initiate the drill. Yellow players aim is to break out and attack the yellow gate. The reds player aims to regain possession but must also try and force the yellow player away from the gate. If the red player regains possession can transition out and score by entering the red gate.
Engage high (give yourself space behind) Curve run to be "inside" Player stand and force the mistake rather than risk diving in and getting beat low centre of gravity, shuffle, pivot
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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