
SETUP ⢠Divide playing area into 3 sections with a goal at each end⢠Position 1 attacking player from each side in each goal area⢠The remainder of the players play possession in the middle HOW TO PLAY ⢠Aim is to make a pass to the goal-side forward⢠Forward player must HOLD ball until support arrives in area⢠Only 1 supporting player allowed in goal-area⢠Only 1 recovering defender allowed into goal-area⢠2 forwards must combine to score goal
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