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Netball: 2 vs 1 Pairs

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3 teams of 2 players.
2 teams combine to play against the 3rd team. If 3rd team gets the ball, the team that lost the ball is in the middle and the other two teams combine to continue.

Once five passes have been achieved, a different pair become the defence.

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