Small square,~2m x 2m Two "attackers" try to keep the ball away from the defender Defender wrestles or tackles each ball carrier Carrier works to keep the ball carrying arm free and pass to the other attacker Change defender after several passes
Attackers keep strong stance and feet positioning Move the ball carrying arm clear of the defender Support player move into view and clear space to receive pass Defender increase pressure on ball carriers Adapted from NZMooloo (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL52758C62BFFEEDD9)
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