4 defenders, 6 attackers
variations :
- only pivot B6 may score
- only try to score over the wings
- only try to score from distance
- only try to score by break through moves
side steps
- small, fast steps
- low to the floor
- as much contact to the floor as possible
running forward to defend
- small, short steps
- arms slightly bent,forward
- low to the floor
- as much contact to the floor as possible
- never jump
back into defence
- always keep watching the ball
- small, short steps
- arms wide open to prevent players to pass to pivot
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