1) Defend the square Defenders protect the square. Attackers must pass through it OR pass into it. No defenders in the square. Defenders must take the ball to the edge to the edge to become attackers. 2) Hoops Team A carry all their balls into Team B's empty hoops. Team B defends by tackling and clearing balls out of the pitch. Team B can't touch balls in any hoops. Stop after 5 mins or when all balls are in Team B's hoops. Optional for lower ability/youngest players: If on Team A: youngest players can carry balls outside of the pitch to Team B's hoops, without being tackled. If on Team B: youngest players can steal balls out of their own hoops and take them (outside of the pitch) back to Team A hoops. 3) Capture the flag 2 teams, 4 gates. Aim is to capture each gate by passing ball through it. When 1 team wins all 4 gates, mix up teams and replay. When a team "captures" a gate, they or the coach place their coloured cones over the opposition's cones. 4) Normal game with mini goals, but with the goals oriented backwards.
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