Team against team. Maximum of one bounce on the floor. Has to stay inside the grid when it bounces otherwise it is out. Players can have as many touches as they need. Players can pass between the team as long as the ball touches the floor no more than once. The ball does not need to bounce or be passed.
Small teams so players get more touches of the ball. Progression - Players can only have a maximum of 2 touches each.
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