Needed?
Cones/markers, 7 players, balls, pinnies
How?
If the ball goes out of play start again with BLUE free hit, even if blue hit it out.
Why?
Creating space for teammates, cutting into open spaces, and drawing defense to a place to open up something else.
Coaching points
Variations
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