Passer (blue) stands in the circle. Attacker (black) stands in position. Defender (red) has to keep on their toes and bounce around, alternating sides trying to either deflect pass (focusing on outside arms) or intercept pass by catching the ball (using two hands). They also need to keep as close (body on body) to the attacker as possible without forcing or creating contact.
Effective defence around the circle Foot movement Clean intercepts - no contact caused
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