- Offense lines up in a split. Defense lines up perpendicular to the offense in a straight line. Both face into the middle of the square. - Offense slaps the ball to signify the start of the drill. - At the start, the defense swing out to cover their respective person. Offense can opt to pass or keep the ball, and can run plays. - Repeat 4 times, rotating positions within side.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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