Small game 4v3 in square wit 4 goals on the corners. The team of 4 attemt to keep possession. The team of 3 have to get the ball and score to one of the goals.
The team of 4 cannot stand still in front of the goals in possession phase.
Possession team. Keep possession and try to find a triangle with 3v1 or 3v0. If lost the ball, pressing to get the ball again.
Team with no possession. Lead the possession team to create the 3v2 or 3v3 situation to regain the ball.
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