set up two "end zones" with a "no-man's land" between them. Team takes residence in their end zone and is not allowed in the no man's land area. Add in one or more balls and each team tries to pass the ball past the other team and out of the other side of the end zone, over the back line.
To encourage hard passes and good control of fast moving balls. Coach to use as many balls as required to ensure a fast moving game with options to eliminate any ball going past the back line
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