
Rules Play 4 v 4 towards goal. Attacking team start the attack with ball on the 23 metre line Team can only score a goal using a hit shot inside the circle If defenders win the ball they attack automatically If the team score they remain on the attack and start play with another ball on the 23 metre line If a team takes a shot and ball goes wide the other team start the next attack Important points Encourage both teams to take plenty of hit shots Work a possible time limit if teams are not shooting often enough
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