15 x 15 Yard Grid 5 Attackers start with a ball at the baseline 1 Defender starts at opposite baseline Attackers dribble the ball to the opposite baseline while Defender tries to tackle opponents and put their ball out of play If an Attackers ball is put out of play then they also become a Defender Format continues until there is one Attacker left who is declared the winner Play three rounds
Ensure players to keep their heads up whilst dribbling Encourage use of skills and technique to beat the Defenders Encourage Defenders to work in pairs
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