
Blue attack one direction Orange attack other way. All players must stay in their zones but 2 midfielders can join lone striker if they break into final 3rd. Ball must go through midfield to strikers
Very game like and help kids understand the reason for positions and how the ball can get through the 3 zones Movement from players in middle zone is key Encourage open receiving in middle Quick transition when ball is turned over in middle
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