five a side small sided conditioned game. On a tight square Reds Keeper start with ball. As soon as whistle goes, they must pass the ball between all six players including goalkeeper in order to score. Defensive side wins half a point if they are able to win ball back within opposition half and when they win ball back they become the attackers, having to do the same thing as the reds.
pressing
Breaking through a press
Winning back the ball
Possession
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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