feeder at the top of the D 3 forwards 3 defenders ball is fed in when players make a good post up - play continues until goal/cleared out.
attackers focus on T spot. Top D and width. attacking these areas and creating space DO NOT stay in one space, keep moving Defenders man on man marking
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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