Setup: 1/2 pitch w/2 puggs one on each side at half line Utilize positions 1-6 1 plays to 4 or 5 Execute passing pattern A or B to goal Set up Attacking side 7-11 positions on the pugg goal side to apply pressure Begin with sending 3 attackers until the Defensive end is proficient then add 2-3 more players to even out the sides to create an attack. Run the play until a goal is scored or ball is out of play then reset.
Rotate players per side Player 1 sends ball to opposite side immediately after one side runs
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