Attacker to pass the ball and close down defender to win the ball. In winning the ball to drive forward quickly to end of box towards goal. Defender to receive ball and try to exit wide through the box. Rotation - 2 defenders in start position shown in diagram. Attacker once finished joins 2 player queue for defence. Others queue as attackers. See diagram. - Set up for both left and right. Switch groups half way through discussing benefits of both wings. Left hand low to protect left foot. Channel to restrict space. Tackle open stick. Accelerate forward as soon as turnover.
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