Blues set up as 4-2-1-1 and reds as 3-3-1-1 Blues attack goal as normal and reds also attack as normal, but reds can also score a point every time, they play the ball in to the red deepest striker in the orange coned area. If ball is played in, game continues as normal. No marking allowed in orange zone and red player can move in and out of area as much as they want.
Defensive organisation. Defenders talking to midfielders to screen ball in to red deepest striker. Defender can move in to intercept but cannot tackle or mark in zone.
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