3/2-4/3 Attacking team starts with 1 attacker and the ball at the 25. The other 2 attackers can start anywhere below the 25. 2 defenders will set up below the 25. The 3 attackers try to score a goal. this is officiated and all rules apply. The defensive team will have 2 players ready to join. 2 gates are set up on the outside close to the 25yd line with a player behind the cones. If the defensive team is able to outlet the ball through either gate and it is received by the player then they will change to the attacking team and join. this will then make it a 4v3.
Attack-Pass and move. Create 2v1;s
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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