- teams of 4 (more/less possible)
- aim of game: team with ball to score through 1 of 4 goals (placed in a cross position within the playing area)
- goal scored when a successful pass is made through goal & ball is successfully received by team member on opposite side of goal
- once goal scored through a gate, that gate can't be used for next goal
- if a team loses possession then they become defending team
- players free to move anywhere inside pitch area
- can go behind goals
- difficult for defenders to dispossess the shooter & to defend
- move feet quickly with left foot pointing forward when delivering the shot
- body sideways on, strong position for delivery
- receive ball on the move
in more ways than one
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