4v4 game to goal and end zone. If the attacking team score they lose a player from their team. They keep attackig and get a new ball from the central pile. Defending team to get ball and counter to end zone (over red line) and then attack to goal. Continuous game! Ball off the baseline is a dead ball and reset from central pile Scoring System 3 Points for a goal 5 points for an underloaded goal 1 point for outlet (double up if you then get shot off within 10 seconds)
Get ball principles Aggressive PALM2 Double Team Deny Space and go forward Pressure on ball carrier
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