Place goals at either end and add a defender and goalkeeper in each of the end zones. The middle section can be 2v2, 3v3 or 4v4 depending on numbers. Increase the playing area if necessary.
To score players must pass the ball into the final third. The final third becomes open to all once a pass has been made into it.
Attackers:
Defenders:
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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