
- Two attackers will stand approximately 5 meters apart - They will pass the ball between each other - The defender will time their run to try to intercept the ball without contacting the attacker -> If they are successful they will pass the ball back and continue their figure of eight (as shown by the diagram)-> If not, they will simple continue their figure of eight and re-try to intercept the ball Progressions:- The attackers can change the speed they are passing the ball - The attackers may fake or delay the pass to confuse the defender
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