30x20 box, divided into 3 10x20 sections 1 attacking player starts at end of box 1 defensive player in the first box, 1 defensive player in the second box, 2 defensive players in the third box One attacking player at top of box Additional players line up on the attacking end. Attacking player has to get through all three boxes to win. Once a defending player is beat, they join the attacking player's team - For example, Player 1 makes it through the first defender's box; first defender now becomes player 1's teammate and they take on second defender. If the two attacking players make it to box three, the second defender joins the attackers for a 3v2 in the final box Rotation: Attacking player becomes defender 1, defender 1 becomes defender 2, defender 2 becomes defender 3, defender 3 becomes defender 4, defender 4 goes to end of the line.
Encourage creativity in the 1v1 Encourage teamwork and spacing in the 2v1 and 3v2 while still looking for creativity Make it a competition to see who can get through all three boxes the most times.
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