The players each have a ball. On the coaches command the defending team comes in to the area and tries to kick all of the balls out. If a player gets his ball kicked out then they can stay in and help their team mates by finding space to receive a pass.
If a player does a turn when pressurised by a defender then add 5 seconds onto the time.
Shield the ball by getting your body between the defender and the ball. Turn away from the defender into space. Don't kick the ball away.
Defenders win the ball and dribble through the goal.
Change the group into 4 defenders and 8 attackers with only 4 balls.
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