
Split into 4 teams - each team in a different color. When a team scores they stay on the field - the next color team comes on. Team that lost waits behind the next team to go on. Game is MAX: 2 mins If neither team scores in 2 mins both teams come off and both teams waiting go on. Corners = 1v1 shoot out Note: Can put limit on consecutive wins - 2 or 3.
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