When B4 passes to B3, R1 runs forward to B1 to defend.
When B4 passes to B5, R2 runs forward to B2 to defend.
variation :
- complete man-to-man defence on wing player
- run forward, position diagonally, face to the ball, in between attacker and goal : R1 has got right hand in front of B1 and R2 has got left hand in front of B2
- let wing player catch the ball whereafter a duel far from the goal
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 st
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