Minimum 10 squares with at least 2 bibs in them. Players guard their squares by tagging attackers.If an attacker gets tagged he must stay still until his partner saves (tags) him. Lots of progressions, will play for a long time. Can chuck in a ball or two as a safety tool. Must stay in the square. Only one bib can be stolen at a time.
- Spacial awareness.
- Tactics and strategy needed.
- Agility, quick thinking.
- Different approaches to the game.
- High activity levels.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Under FutureFit, your Under-9s stay at 5v5, your Under-11s stay at 7v7 and your Under-13s stay at 9v9. Same pitch, same numbers, one more year. Here is how to make sure that year feels like a step forward rather than a repeat.
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