Start with ball carrier carrying to the pads Progression 1, Ball carrier done same as before but partner lactches on to the ball carrier and drives him through. Progression 2. Ball carrier run the same line but just before the contact passes the ball to parnter who runs outside of pad 2.
Ball carrier look to run to the gap in between pads. Use foot work and fend, leg drive through the contact. Ball carrier look to draw pad 2 in turning their shoulders in, then lightly pop the ball to supporting player.
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