The object of this game is for the players in possesion of the ball to clear the ball into the area on the opposite side. The opposing players have to try and prevent the players from making the clearances.
When the coach calls out freeze the team with the least amount of balls in their area are the winners.
Correct use of the instep with toe pointed out and ankle stiff. Strike the middle of the ball and follow through.
1. Reduce to 1 ball per group.
2. Add goals at the end of the area and reward teams for the accuracy of their defensive clearances.
3. The coach feeds additional balls into the area when the balls go out of play.
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