After making 2 passes blue can pass into the attacking 25 where they play another 3v2. There is a no go zone forcing the mid-fielders to keep their eyes up and pre-scan for decision making when to pass into the forwards.
If the red (defending) team get possession they can outlet to the opposite side of the field to the awaiting red midfielders. 1 red and 1 blue mid-fielder join the left side mid-field playing zone. 1 red and 2 blue join the left attacking zone.
Make this easier or harder by increasing or decreasing the no go zone.
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