players are divided in two groups of 5 again. each player from both groups is given a number from 1-5. two goals are set up 15 metres from each other. players stay outside the 15m designated area. when coach calls a number both players who were given that number go in the field and play 1 v 1 when one of the players score. the next number is called.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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