Setup: 30 x 60 yard area field of play divided in half 3 equal teams - one team in each half with the 3rd start on the yellow cones Play begins with yellow on the ball and they must make 4 passes before they pass the ball across to blue. If red wins the ball, they immediately pass to blue and yellow become defenders. Progression: 4 passes, unlimited touch 4 passes, 2 touch note that while this is titled defending, it can be used to coach offensive possesion
Offence: dynamic movement - pass & move communication - demand the ball/guide your teammates (hold/turn) Know what you are doing with the ball before you receive - shoulder check Defence: shutdown space quickly work as a unit guide the first defender to play into support do not jump in
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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