2 x Teams 2 x players (green) in tram lines Both teams can pass to the "tram" players when they feel pressurised Tram players must pass the ball back to the team that gave them the ball Tram players CAN NOT be tackled so have time to make good decisions Swap tram players frequently
Possession is key The tram players allow the in-field players the comfort of knowing that they can keep possession by connecting with them. It adds value to game tactics to play wide & having players invested in these area
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