2x groups of 5+ players
1 ball
1/3 space
One team to set up in a circle.
Other team to line up one behind eachother.
Team in the circle passes ball around eachother while one person from the other team runs around the outside of the circle.
Running players run around once or twice. Passing players count how mayn time the balls made a complete circle. Teams swap over and try to beat the opposing team.
Focus on strong flat passes and accuracy.
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