
Players will be in two coloured teams and will each have a number. Therefore for example if shouting numbers 2 and 3 the insider player will always defender the opposing player on both sides however the side out quickest will be the one who will receive the ball first therefore reaction time on the drill. The players also will be able to defend and attack as they will join back to their places but in different orders therefore trying a selection of dodges and different attacking and defending moves for when needed on centre passes.
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