The blue player 1 takes ball to white player 1. Coach blows their whistle, simulating a foul by blue 1.
The first white player then plays a self pass to create a 2 vs 1, running at blue 2 and linking with white player 2.
Blue 1 can chase back but is not allowed to challenge the ball for the first 5 meters.
The aim of the game is to get the ball to player 3 on the far post as soon as possible.
Important that players take a quick free hit.
Attack the player who has just fouled.
Options 3 vs 2 or 2 vs 2.
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