A normal match with a line of cheese flaps in the middle. The ball can not cross the line but the players can.
In attack try and draw pressure from the other team then attack on the other side with fast passing.
In defence try to push the ball to the side line so they are not able to use the middle to attack..
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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