Two teams with 1/4 to 1/3 or their numbers on the field of play. Remaining players spaced around outside of pitch. If ball goes off the pitch players outside the playing area may retrieve it and bring it back onto the field of play. Player who brings the ball back on to pitch may join in the game.
Teams can play the ball to their own players off the pitch in order to increase their numerical advantage or can attack the goal. Consider making any player's first goal worth more in order to encourage teams to bring on more attackers. If all players are in play then penalise fouls by sending player back to the sideline where they must be played back on in the same way as before.
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