TThe attacker on the outside of the square starts with a ball. The aim of the game is to pass the ball to the attacker at opposite side of the square Using the 2 attacking players in the middle of the square. The 2 attacking players inside square must make atleast pass before the can pass the player outside the square. The defenders job is to try and Stop the ball reaching the other demon the square by using tackle or intercept. After 6 balls swap the position of the players.
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