Red forms the shape of a back 4, and gray attempts to split them with a pass from one zone to the far zone. Red needs to shift as a back 4 would. To make competitive - 10 rounds - 6 splits = win for offense. Goal is for defense not to be split.
Only one red player can press the ball in the grid at a time Gray not in possession should be mobile to create passing options Gray in possession should look for penetrating pass
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