Attack (GK-4-3-3) v Defence (4-3-3) Attacking team generally restart, trying to make the use of the wide zone overloads. Defending team regain and look to score in mini goals. 4/6 rounds, with alternating rounds being focused on attacking team, and then defending team.
Attacking: Combinations wide to dominate 2v1 3rd man runs movement in box Finishing Creating width positioning Defending: Positioning and body shape scanning communication references in box 1st contacts blocks
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