Playing area: the circle.
Each player (except the defenders) has a ball. The aim is to keep your ball for as long as possible.
1-2 defenders enter the circle and try to hit players' balls out of the area.
Every player that loses their ball immediately becomes a defender.
Keep playing until no players are left with a ball.
Play x3 rounds. The last players to keep their ball become defenders in the next round.
Optional:
This is a warm-up that practises ball control, elimination and defensive tactics.
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