Once thru and shot made,attack players move to next line. Red defenders swap after 4 mins. Red defenders to tackle only in the boxes.
Wing area - use reverse slaps when possible - add cones for dodge just oustside circle Variation - only run centre with two attacking players side by side
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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