Red team tries to attack and score a goal. Blue team defends the goal and tries to clear the ball. Every time the ball is successfully cleared or scored, the teams swap. The Attacking Teams Center Players are not allowed to pass to the right.
Get Players to pass backstick if necessary.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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