Both teams set up as 1-2-4-2. 8v8 with GKs. Wide players to enter channel and drive or deliver in to penalty area. A player is released in to the channel by either dribbling in to channel or receving a forward pass in to the channel. Progress where one defender can step out and challenge. All midfielders can only join opposite half once ball is in channel.
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