Phase 1 - both teams have a ball and must stay in their half
5 passes is 1 point
phase 2 - a defender from each teams goes to defend in the other half
phase 3 - 2 defenders
phase 4 - 1 ball for both teams, 5 passes in your area counts as a goal
phase 5 - full match normal rules ( players must pass 3 times before scoring)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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