Groups of 4 or 5. Player dribbles and gest closed down by defender. Defender gets in defending position and jockeys the dribbling player. Dribbling player moves ball side to side making defender twist and stay on a side in position. No tackling. Dribbling player then becomes the next defender with new dribbler being next player in line.
Close down the distance to dribber quickly. Position hips to force dribbler left and right. Shuffle feet (don't cross legs). Focus on ball.
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