B pass around.
R run forward and move back.
When B1 is in possession : R1 and R3 run forward to back court players B2 and B3.
running forward to defend
- small, fast steps
- never jump
- stand diagonally, face towards the ball
- arms open, wide, high
- on fore feet, knees slightly bent
turning
- leave foot which is closest to the goal on the floor and turn on it to the direction you want to go to
- turn until attacker is in front
- arms slightly bent forward
- on fore feet
getting back into defence
- small, fast steps
- sprint back, don't use side steps
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