- 1 pass to 2 - 2 eliminates 1 in a 1v1 through the gates. Gate A = 1pt Gate B=3pts. If tackled play out - Play out in 25 to the goals. Goal for attacking team = 5pts, Goal for Defending team = 10 pts - Play first to a set number of points. Loser has consequence.
- Talk to defenders about defending channels and putting the attacker where you want them - Attackers focus on setting up to eliminate then attacking at speed to take advantage of overlap.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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