Make 3 zones on a pitch
The idea is to progress through the zones as quickly as possible.
Red team start with the ball at the cone and has one minute to get the ball to the striker for a shot.
There must always be one player in each zone.
If the defending team win the ball back, pass the ball back down to the cone. The team can continue if it is within the timeframe still.
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