Set up as shown in diagram.
Two attackers, one defender. Attackers drive in different directions and the feeder has to pass the ball to the attacker who the defender chooses to mark.
Once the first attacker has received the ball, the other attacker then cuts back ready to receive the next pass. If the defender fails at the first intercept they should drop back to the 3ft mark ready to attempt an intercept on the 2nd pass.
For the attacker who is marked to get free from the defender they should either:
or
After the attacker has passed the ball on then it is important that they make the cut back to support the other Attacker and allow the play to move forward.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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