
Game play through left and right channels with emphasis on areal distribution as an outlet option to go forward. Each team attacks the goal in a channel starting with an outlet through an ariel. If the defensive team turns the ball over they are to get the ball to the end zone in the corner through a carry or pass to score 2 points.
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in more ways than one
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