<p>Each Team has an even number of teams. To score they must pass three times before throwing into net. There is a defending team and an attacking team. For the defending team to become the attacking team, they must pass it outside of the circle and then come back in. The person with the ball can only step twice and must pass within 5 seconds. </p>
<p>This game is to improve awareness, marking and intercepting. If they are not spreading out, make sure to stop and explain the situation. </p>
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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