Directional based possession. 4 v 4 inside the grid with 1 joker 4 players around the outside as bouncers. 2 yellows and 2 blues, one at each end diagonally opposite each other. Progressions: 1) 7 v 4 in possession going any direction to start just trying to keep the ball. 2) Directional but can use the bouncer at each end as many times however points only awarded for a transfer. 3) Must go end to end and cannot play back the same side after receiving it. 4) End men rotate as the ball is played in. Passer drops out and bouncer steps in with the ball
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