Rules Play 5 v 3 towards goal. 5 Attackers start the attack with ball on the 23 metre line Attackers can only score using a hit shot or reverse shot Stop regularly to change defenders and attackers as players will quickly fatigue Important Points Encourage both teams to take plenty of hit shots. Work a possible time limit if teams are not shooting often enough
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