
4v4 game, with 2 variations. Swap teams after [4] minutes. Variations: Offset goals, or no goals (carry ball/pass ball over backline) Instead of goals, have coloured gates worth different points (red 3pt, yellow 2pt, green 1pt or vice versa). Players must carry or pass through them.
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