Area: 24m x 18m.
Divided into 12 boxes (6m x 6m) - each player staying in their box.
12 players, one ball - with the blue team starting in possession.
Blues play the ball between themselves as they search for an opportunity to prize a route through the team in white (in the centre boxes) to the team in red on the opposite side of the area.
The team in white can press to the edge of their boxes, and they must try and block any attempted pass through the centre.
If blues are successful then the team in white team turn around to try and prevent the ball returning and so the practice continues.
Players should rotate duties - each player getting an opportunity to defend in the central area.
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