Practise anywhere on the court using relevant positions. Looking to have defenders on their back so can run unheeded in the directions indicated. Note that in this example C and GD are actually offering an alternative with their first movement. Ideally looking for at least 2 options on every sideline.
This is not about setting FIXED set-plays, rather helping your players practise so they can recognise options based on what they have in front of them. Setting up quickly for throw ins will help these scenarios so much less stressful in match play As the player steps up to the line, eyes should be raised, ball ready in hand, and the set-up should be in place
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