Blue are attacking and Red defending. 3 v 3 in central area. 1 v 1 in Channels. 1 v 2 in Score Zone. Blue are looking to score in Red goal by either playing through to lone striker or by playing wide in the channels. If played through to striker then red have an overload 2 v 1 + keeper. If ball played wide then 1 v 1 situation. If Red win the ball, they can run the ball over the halfway line to score. Blue midfield can only enter the score zone if the winger has the ball Play always restarts with Blue on the halfway line.
How can blue create the best opportunity to score Can blue wingers get in behind defenders to be able to cross Can midfield get forward to support the striker Encourage the winger without the ball to take up good position on the opposite channel Encourage 1st time shooting from Strikers.
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