3 defenders, 1 Attacker
Attacker scores a point by dribbling through any side of the box
Defenders work together to win the ball
defenders allowed into the box when the ball is played
Low/flat stick tackling & move your feet.
D win the ball = 2 passes to get out of the box.
Attackers 1st touch is important - retain possession.
in more ways than one
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