Activity 2 - 1 vs 2 - 1 attacker 2 defenders
The defender starts with the ball and passes to attacker to gain a bit of momentum.The attack must try to get a goal by running down the right hand side towards the goal. The first defender stands at 45 degrees to attacker and the second defender on the side line. This then blocks the attacker in , so defender 2 can go in for block tackle. defenders get points by taking ball away from attacker.
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