the initial defender (D) should look to force the Attacker (A) in one direction (preferably away from goal) this can be beneficial when we work as a team meaning forcing A's into other D's tackles
once the defender wins the ball they must also attack to goal once dead, start the ball with the attacker again
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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