Split the group into 2 teams. Each team gets 10 balls to to try get as many goals to gain their points. The attackers as a team choose what situation they want, if they score they get the points. The scoring system is as follows: Att v Def 1 v 1 = 5 Points. 2 v 2 = 10 Points. 3 v 3 = 15 Points. 2 v 1 = 10 Points. 3 v 2 = 10 Points. 3 v 1 = 5 Points. 4 v 2 = 10 Points. 5 v 3 15 Points. Can the off the ball players make a run to drag the defenders away or make space for the player with the ball
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