1 Yellow player inside 3 Red players outside 4 white gates Yellow player must dribble through one of the four gates to score a goal. However, he can not dribble through a gate guarded by a red player. Reds must stay outside the square. Progression: Defenders also have a ball to dribble with and must have the ball dead between the gates to keep the yellow player out. Or Defenders are allowed to take a shortcut through the square but are not allowed to tackle the player with the ball
Small touches with all surfaces Quick changes of direction Eyes up to see where the opposition are Defenders must communicate as to who goes to the free gate
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