One player defends one attacker who attempts to beat the defender and dribble through one of the three gates behind the defender. Each gate is worth a certain amount of points. Defenders attempt to win the ball, or prevent the attacker from dribbling through the gates worth the most points.
Divide the players into two teams. One team starts as attackers. After a few rounds, change roles. Which team get the most points?
The defender attempts to channel, or direct, the attacker away from the 10-point gate and towards the 1-point gate. If possible, the defender attempts to win the ball and prevent the attacker from getting any points.
Teach: Defenders should sprint towards the attacker to close down the space the attacker has to dribble into. Defenders should shorten their steps as they get closer to the attacker to prevent getting beat. Once close enough, defenders should move backwards at the same pace the attacker is moving forwards and force the attacker towards the 1-point gate.
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