-Two defenders enter the area with attackers
-The attackers try keep possessions
-If defenders get the ball, 2 new ones come in
-Swap after a certain amount of time and everyone has had a turn
-communication
-Defenders: pressure
-Quick passes
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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