Minimum of 4 v 2 in the middle. 2 in the middle must stay in the circle and cannot directly tackle. 4 on the outside: first aim is to keep the ball. Second aim is to pass the ball between the two defenders. If the ball is passed through the defenders 3 times, the defenders must do 5 push ups.
Body position passing + receiving the ball. HEAD UP. Fast passing around the outside. Defensively, working in a pair and aiming to protect the space off the weak side of the lead defender.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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