Start with a 2v2 or 1v1 in the middle
if the attacking team gets an outcome, the defending team gets an additional player,
if the attacking team does not get an outcome then they get an additional player
1st team to win a set when the other team has no extras left wins,
swap sides
aims to introduce situations with varying numbers of players, encouraging recognition of overloads when they are present and how to best attack each situation.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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