Attacker starts from 23m line Attacker tries to get ball through one of the 3 gates If Defender stops Attacker (dispossesses, clears ball back across 23m line) Defender is out of Jail and Attacker takes their place in Jail
Attacker Head up as as they approach Feints/False Leads Stick work/change target of defence Defender Footwork Don't commit too early Guide them to the outside Watch the ball
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This practice has no progressions
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