Start with normal match. 1 team attacks goal, defending team can win the right to attack by carrying over the attackers’ back line. Use the narrow-pitch sidelines.
Progressions:
1) Coach shouts “wide pitch”. Use the wide-pitch sidelines. Each team gets tackle-immunity in their right-hand corridor, but can only pass, not carry the ball.
2) Teams can carry the ball up their right corridor.
3) Use wide-pitch sidelines, full access to both teams and no tackle immunity anywhere.
Variations:
Mixed abilities: each member of the team must score before same player can score twice.
Feedback:
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