Red Offense can move ball around freely but must dribble through a small goal on other side
Blue can only have two touches but can shoot on the open goal
Add in: Give Blue more touches
Add in: Red has only 3 seconds to hold the ball per player
Transitioning from closed defense to open offense
reading the pass on defense
seeing the opportunity to lead a player on offense
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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