- Count off 1-5. Line up starting at the far left post, rotate counter clockwise for numbering. - Numbers 1 and 2 become defense. Numbers 3-5 become offense. - At the whistle, number 1 kicks the ball to offense and begin the chase. Numbers 3-5 work to support each other and attempt to score while numbers 1 and 2 try to tackle and gain possession. - Drill ends with defense ball or score. -Rotate counter clockwise to the next number in the sequence and repeat.
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