INTERMEDIATE 

• Arrange players evenly into two lines designated as offense and defense, within an imaginary lengthwise half of the floor marked off with pylons, and players lined up near the goal-line, in opposite corners, in opposite ends. 

• Players should alternate between the defensive line and the offensive line each time through the drill.  

• Variation #1 (10 min): "Defensive Head-Start."  Start with the defensive line having a slight head start (1-2 metres) over the offensive line; otherwise starting facing the offensive player and moving backwards, such as in a press situation.

• The first player in the offensive line receives a pass from the coach (or starts with a ball) and runs the length of the floor trying to get the defender off balance and run past them.

• The defensive player attempts to contain the offender in the open floor and tries to force them to take a bad shot.

• Coaches should keep a close eye on the players, watching that the intensity of the players does not drop off significantly, at which point the drill should be terminated (or greater rest periods allowed).

• Variation #2 (10 min):  "Offensive Head-Start." Same as the above variation except this time the offensive line has a slight head start (1-2 metres) over the defensive line.

• The defensive player must chase the offensive player as they run toward the other end on a breakaway, with the goal of turning the breakaway into a "partial breakaway."