Players working in groups of 4
If not 4 play as a 3
* 2 players on the outside of the rectangle
* 2 players Inside the rectangle
1st - Receiving the ball on the outside turn and passing the ball to opposite side
2nd - one two with the player than receiving the ball inside than making a movement to receive (don't go straight go in an angle)
3rd - Open out and half turn to pass the ball (Inside)
4th - Mix it all, defenders are allowed to defend! and just try to keep that ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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