Pass B1-B2 die duel aangaat met R1. B2 neemt plaats in van R1.
R1 loopt om de pion, krijgt bal van B1 en gaat duel aan met R2.
defending in a personal duel
- arms are slightly bent
- arms in front of you
- prevent attackers to come into between your arms
- move sidewards along with your attacker and stay between goal and attacker
- put counter pression onto the attacker's movements
- feet movements are most important together with slightly stretched arms
- never jump, keep close contact with the floor
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