Playing across a half-court each team has to try and score on the opposition's mat.
Instead of scoring in a goal players must place the ball on the opposition's mat - if the ball rolls off then the point is void!
Players are free to move anywhere within the half-court area and normal rules apply apart for scoring a goal.
Players should look for fast breaks and smart passing to create the opportunity for players to place the ball on the opposition's mat.
Progression:
Each team has two mat to defend and two to score on.
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