3 players each side of a defensive line (back 4) Reds attempt to pass the ball through space to the opposite side If the pass is successful defense turns 180 and trys to block the next pass. Defenders should stick as a solid back line and shuffle from side to side depending on the opponents possision to prevent the pass
Add more players to the opposition to create more angles to be blocked
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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