2 Teams. 4 Defenders in each box, 2 Attackers in each box, 4 Midfielders. Ball is played into attacking box by a midfielder, the midfield can send in 2 to give them the attacking advantage. The defending team cannot send in reinforcements.
Forces strikers to move.
Forces midfielders to make secondary attacking runs.
Forces defenders to work under pressure
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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