Set up 4 teams of 3 with 2 teams in each half of the hall - using 1 goal each 1 team defending whilst 1 team attacks Defending team needs to nominate a goalkeeper Goalkeeper serves ball to attacking team on half way line who attack goal with all 3 players Defenders alternate coming out from side of goal to try and prevent shot / goal Attackers score 1 point for a shot at goal and 2 points for a goal Alternate defending / attacking teams after 5 balls. Discuss success / progressions after each team has played
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