each channel must stay in their channel till they enter the d then they can use the whole D. once each channel has gone they stay in the D to help next group once they enter the D. this ends up with a 6 v 4 in the D.
Defender must play the ball to the coach of outlett players to forhand only or another ball is put in play.
GK NEEDED
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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