Around the circle to make intercepts relevant for a GK.
Feeder 3-4m from the top of the circle, other 2 feeders in line with the top of the circle but out to the side.
Both attackers and the defender start in the circle.
Feeder passes to one attacker, defender intercepts. Ball back to feeder who can pass out to the side or to the same attacker.
If ball goes out to the side they pass in to the attacker. Defender goes for the intercept of any pass to the attacker.
Feeders can put deception into their passes by:
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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