Field size:- 30x36yrds
Procedure:- Server to serve the ball to the attacking team.Defenders start pressing as soon as ball is rolled.Attackers try to do combination play to score.Defenders can score if they intercept/win the ball.
Variation:- Defending team GK throws the ball long to the attacking team(defending in transition)
Variation:- Attacking team GK to build-up from deep for the attacking team (high pressing defence)
One of the strikers to play high against the opponent's central defender.
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