Possession game 5v3+2v5 with the pass over the middle zone. Can play 4v4+4, 6v6+6, 5v3 + 4v2 etc.
Area adjusted to the level of players.
2 teams attempt to keep possession versus the 3rd team. The 3rd team has to get the ball by 3 (2 or 4) players with 2 (3 or more) players as a securing in the middle zone.
If chasing team get the ball they attempt to score to goal.
Optional one player from possession team can move to the other zone.
Chasing team: the work of the players securing the pressing is important. They must keep positions between zones and try to catch the ball to create overload in the attack.
Possession team task: keep possession and attempt to play the ball, safely to the second zone.
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