A continous game of 3 v3. Game goes for 4 minutes and teams swap out.
Attackers try score in the goals, defenders try win the ball and run it back into the safe zone . Defenders then become attackers and attackers defenders.
Hits are taken from the sides and 16s from the baseline.
No feet are counted
Attackers need to manipulate space through leads, make strong decisions on and off the ball.
Defenders need to stay inside the hot line, make sure of triangle defence and be patient while channeling.
Hits must be taken in 3 seconds.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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