- Using the upright reverse stick to intercept a pass
- Defender is touch-tight to the attacker
- This allows him to look at the ball and 'feel' where the attacker is moving
- Defender steps across the attacker, with his head following the ball into his stick to ensure a smooth collection
- Notice how the defender moves away from the attacker once they have collected the ball, allowing them to move the ball into a stronger position
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