You need to dribble around inside the square. If you go out the square your out. You need to try and kick everyones ball out of the square. If you kick someones ball out that means they will be out but if someone kicks your ball out then youll be out. Last person in the square wins.
Keep your head up so you don’t lose your ball and see who’s around you. Dribble the ball using various footing to get away from other players. Gently kick the other players ball away. No tackling anyone.
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