
Two teams of 4 to 7 players, 4-6 gates on the pitch. Teams score a goal by passing though the gates to a team-mate. Variations: Red team can only score in blue gates (and vice versa) Score in any gates You must score in every gate before you can score in the same gate twice Smaller/larger pitch With GK: can defend the gates in the circle
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