first phase 5v5: BLUE ATTACK RED DEFEND there are 2 phases 5v5 and 6v5- one group plays both phases. layout 2 markers at the top of the circle 10m apart (represented by the black box). Defensive aim is to prevent the attack entering through this area. Forcing the attack wide. defender starts on the 23m with the ball with an attacker on the 5m line. 3 attackers must start in the circle. The defender on the 23m passes the ball into the attacker on the 5m line. once the ball is played in the play is live and the defender has to jumpback to aid the defense. Once the ball is played in the attacker can move as the wish. play until the ball exits the 23m. If the defense win the ball they must carry to the 23m. Defensive: engage early at top of circle Channel wide create 1v2 communication Attack: high ball pace Take risk Movement off the ball lead inside (centre of pitch) to outside (towards edge of pitch). post up for ball. decsion of when to carry or when to pass.
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This practice has no progressions
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