
There is two teams, two members of each team must stand at the gates, diagonal from each other. The other players will have to pass to their mates 3 times while the other team are trying to get the ball back. If you passed the 3 times then you can pass to your team mate in the gate to receive a point. The player that passes the ball to the player in the gate will swap places with that player so they can be out the gate.
Communicate with your teammates so you can pass the ball to each other. dont stand still, try and find a space so your teammates can pass the ball to you. pass the ball to your teammates with the Inside of your foot and dont hit the ball hard because you will just lose posession. Be aware that your team mates are looking when your passing to them they may not be focusing on you to pass the ball to them. keep your head up so that your aware of other players around you.
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