Ball starts with defenders transferring the ball inside the halfway line. Attackers make 3 main leads and receive pass from transferring defenders 1 transferring defender (not the passer) joins the attacking team to make a 5v3 game inside the 25
3 main leads by attackers - G spot, P spot, T spot Players round the goal when attacking - at least 3 player in the D
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