• End zones 10 x 20yds
• Midfield zone 18 x 20yds
• 6 players in outside zones are neutral
• 4v4 in the middle zone
• 1 defensive player follows ball into outside zones
• Play end to end
• Team with possession can use outside players to create space and overload (4v3) in middle zone
• Quick 1/2 touch passing
• Pass and move into space
• Simulates passing play from back line through midfield to forwards
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