Goal:
just play the game, focus on grip
The game
* play with 2 goals per team
* work with a circle area = scoring from 3 m off the goal = scoring line.
* 3 V3 or 4 V 4
Pay attention to :
- grip (hands apart, double V grip)
- manawatu river between your feet and ball for tricks
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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