Use two teams – we have used a 4v4 in this example. Teams score by dribbling the ball into their opponent’s end zone and stopping the ball
dead.
Players can only pass backwards or sideways, but can dribble in any direction, meaning the only way
to move forward is to dribble the ball.
Players take dribble-ins instead of throw-ins when the ball goes off the pitch.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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