The 2 other players are trying to gain possession. The players on the outside have to stay there and are only allowed to wall pass the ball each time. First team to make 10 passes wins.
Players on the outside should be moving up and down the line looking to receive the ball
Players in possession should use their movement to drag defenders out of position to create space for themselves and their teammate to receive the pass
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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