1. Take half the team and line up with a ball. When coach says GO, they run with the ball toward the defending line. 2. The defending tries to stop the runners from crossing with the ball. 3. Any runner that made it through with the ball can try to score. Switch teams after 2 tries.
1. Ball control 2. Defence skills 3. Offence skills
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