Orange player plays ball to red player who becomes the attacker. Orange player becomes the defender. Red player trys to reach the end line to score, defender tries to stop him. When ball goes dead next pair are in play. Progress to 2 defender v 1 attacker (defender & cover). further progression to 2 v2 defending if all goes well.
Nearest player closes down attacker with ball close quickily, not too close. Assess siutation - can you will ball / intercept ? boxer stance, eye on ball. jockey until opportunity to tackle. Position of cover defender. move to close as ball is travelling. communication.
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