Possession + scoring game Version A: for groups of 10 or less 2 teams, 1 goal with a GK. Blues keep possession. After every 3-5 consecutive touches, 1 Red player enters play. When all Reds are on the field, Blues can score. If Blues score, reset with Reds attacking. If Reds turnover, they can score by driving over 23-m line. Variations: pitch size/shape - put goals on 23-m line. If Reds turnover, they can: score against the GK win the right to become the attacking team by first driving over 23-m line score by driving over 23-m line Version B: for larger groups of 11+ 3 or 4 teams. Two teams in play at any one time. 1 goal, with a GK. If a team can make [5] consecutive passes, they can attack the goal. If the other team steals, they can attack the goal after making [5] consecutive passes. Rotate teams frequently, every [2] mins max. Variations: If the other team steals, they can directly attack the goal after carrying ball to 23-m line. Then continue as a normal game until [3] mins is up.
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