Defenders are place on the 9m line with one on one pivot behind on the edge of the D Defence: Needs to work harder to close the attackers down as there is more space behind them and cant afford to let the attack think. Get to player with the ball quicker and attempt to wrap if not apply pressure and force the mistake. Attacking: The attackers need to use the space more to get closer to the goal to make the shot count. Use of ball and movement is key and NOT to just throw the ball over the defence to the pivot.
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