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Ball Steal Game
Defending · Beginner
Every player has a ball and tries to kick others' balls out of the grid while protecting their own — a chaotic, fun introduction to defending.
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Players weave through a line of cones using both feet, focusing on close ball control at speed.
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Three players form a triangle and pass with one touch, rotating positions after each sequence.
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Players receive a pass from the side and shoot first-time at goal, alternating feet each rep.
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