The objective of this game is to score goals from the wings, encouraging the midfield attacking team to switch the ball a quickly as they can to keep the defence on their toes.
Emphase pressing the ball from a defensive point of view, and from an attacking point of view moving the ball quickly.
The defenders just need to get the ball back to the coach on the half way line.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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