The attacking players take it in turns to run at their defenders, either on the left or the right, with the ball in hand.
When they reach the defender they must try and take on their man, if they get past they may have a shot on goal.
The defenders regularly change position, taking it in turns to try and dispossess the attacker.
When defending players must:-
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