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Lilian 00:58:36 Wednesday 28 April 2004
How do you defend against an attacker thats trying to dummy you? (using dummies and triks)
Generally, when the person you are pressuring is doing tricks, he is trying to mislead you. He is trying to provoke you into diving in or losing your balance. If the tricks which your enemy is doing seem unfamiliar or make you uncomfortable, step back and wait. Never dive in for the ball, unless you are certain that you will get it. This is especially true if your enemy is trying to trick you. Keep in mind that one-on-one battles are won through patience and caution.
When you become more advanced, you will learn the various moves and tricks which attackers employ and you’ll be able to interrupt them while they are being executed.
by Expert 23:24:31 Tuesday 18 May 2004