Three equal teams. 1 team waits outside to transition into the field after a goal in the small goals is scored.
The team defending the Big goals is not allowed to defend higher than zone 1 , to mimmick a low block.
goals scored in the orange zone count for 2.
Defending team has 6 seconds to score a goal after winning possesion back.
Low Block
Protect the centre of the goals by being Central and compact.
Keep body inbetween shooting lane
Finishing Zone
Get shots off quickly in tight spaces
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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