Circle Box-Out
Defenders find their player, make contact and hold the box-out to keep them off a ball on the floor.
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Setup
Place a ball in the centre circle. Defenders stand around it facing out; offensive players face them.
How it works
- 1On the whistle, offense tries to get to the ball.
- 2Defenders turn, make contact and box out.
- 3Hold for 3–5 seconds.
- 4Rotate roles.
Coaching points
- ✔Make contact first, then go get the ball.
- ✔Wide base, low hips, arms up and out.
