Set up hoops/markers as shown and place several footballs in the centre area. On go, players will take the balls from the centre area. Once the balls are all gone players are allowed to steal from eachother. Who ever has the most footballs in their nest after an agreed upon time limit is the winner. There is no guarding of the nets allowed. progression includes reducing the number of balls in the centre or reducing the time allowed.
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