Players are divided into 2 teams The attacking team (blue) start and the ball is played in to the 2 strikers Once the ball is played in the 3rd player joins to create a 3V2 situation Once a goal is scored or a shot is missed then they reverse roles and the defenders (reds) become the attackers If the defending team can win the ball and play it to a coach then they get 2 points Losing colour gets a forfeit!
Attackers positioning againist defender Defenders positioning between the 3 attackers
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