Set up A and Ab defenders Set up B All players folding take B's place and push him outside A and Ab defend on 9 pick and pick and go (Hummer) B defends on Rainbow and X1 (runners inside 10) C defends on 10 etc.
A eyes on the ball and call the line (Hold,Up) B eyes on the ball and call up C-D-E etc. eyes up (don't look at the ball!) count numbers and mark your man
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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