- Defenders are in a 1mx1m square. They must stay in this square.
- Attackers attack at the defenders and use different lines of running to offset defenders to create space.
Catch - Hands ups.
Carry - Two hands on ball. Just about belly button. 10 Points of contact. GO FORWARD.
Pass - Type of pass: Deep or Flat. High Elbow. Push arms through to target and point fingers towards target.
Run from DEPTH at PACE into SPACE.
Use of footwork to offset defender to create space for support runner.
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