The players set up 8v8 on a narrow pitch with a goalkeeper on each team. The pitch is split in to 3 areas, 2 wide areas and a middle area. The players cannot leave their area/zone. Each player is matched up against an opposition player and only they can tackle eachother. In order to score a goal, the ball assist must come from a wide player and only the striker can score, meaning the players must use the wide areas when attacking.
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