the initial defender (D) should look to force the Attacker (A) in one direction (preferably away from goal)
this can be beneficial when we work as a team
meaning forcing A's into other D's tackles
once the defender wins the ball they must also attack to goal
once dead, start the ball with the attacker again
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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