Team with 6 players and keeper, plays for ball possession and defend two defense zone. One zone with one goal and keeper, the second one with two small goals.
The opponent attempt to gain the ball and score to one of the goals.
The team 7th has to keep possession between tho zones. Pull in opponent to the own zone and passes to the other side. Every passing over half line (succeed), to the other side = 1point.
The team of 4. Smart movement and wait for opportunities to regain the ball to start on the counter-attack. Pressing in diamond or 2-2 shape.
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