-4 v 4 or 3 v 3 depending on numbers and space available.
-Two nets set up in each corner. Players must try to score on the two nets they are facing.
-Focus on shape and creating space.
-Let the players play without stopping for the first few minutes.
-Make frequent stops when players being to bunch up. Try to encourage the players to determine where they should move.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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