Set up 20x20 square Red try to play from one target player to the other through te player in the center. Green try to do the same. Center player can play back to the initial player if they are not able to turn and get the ball to theri target. If the other color wins the ball, they play their target player and try to play from target player to target player.
Focus on turning with the ball. If the defender is taking away the turn, drop and open up.
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