Two feeders stand in middle of the court, either side of the center circle.
The attacking player passes the ball out to the feeder and then runs out, looking for the return pass. The defender must react and look to push the attacker wide and/or intercept the ball.
Defenders always start on the inside of the court.
Defenders should focus on pushing the attacker wide, out to the side line and shadows her to the back of line.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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