The blue (atacker) player with ball is trying to stop the ball next to the cone , before the red (defender) player. If the blue is first - one point for him, but if the red is first no point. The aim of the blue is to use fake body moves and change the direction very sharp.
- progression - who will collect 5, 10 points first.
After 1 minute playing switch the roles.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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