1) 4vs2 possession. The 4 on the outside can't move. If possession gets turned over then switch the person who gave the ball away. 2) 5vs3 possession with 1 attacker in the inner area. If the defending team win the ball it becomes a 3vs1 in the inner area.
1) Body position / Quick decision making 2) Same as above plus aggresive to win the ball back quickly when possession turned over.
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