The idea of the game is to kick the ball over the centre line and try to land the ball in the oppositions area. If the ball is caught then no points are scored, if the ball bounces in the oppositions area then 1 point is scored to the kicking team.
If the ball is kicked out of bounds, the catching team will be awarded 2 points.
Kickers must change for every kick.
Correct kicking techniques
Correct catching techniques.
Communication from catching team.
Ball must not go outside of grid.
Punt kicks only
Balls can be added to step up awareness.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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