- Two teams of 4 + 2 central players
- Def. team of 4 presses to win/maintain possession in grid vs 2 central players
- Timed and switch roles
- Def. team gets point for winning possession/Att. team point for switch
- Communication
- Pressure
Speed of closing, position
- Support
Def. team shape, prevent thru
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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