Set up 2 four squares, with two end players for each colour plus two of each in the middle. Green end player plays to green middle for combination our to opposite end. Play transfers to red player and work back.
Progress - assign two boxes for each green to defend now to put pressure on the movement and retaining the ball. Reds try to transfer ball from side to side and if greens win, they find green end player.
Try to encourage combination middle players to offer combination in diagonal box and movement across boxes to drag defending players about.
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