In the first rectangle, it is a 2v1 scenario.
The next rectangle can be unlocked by one of the attackers passing the ball to the attacker in the area. This box is then unlocked and it becomes a 3v2.
The next rectangle can then be unlocked the same way and becomes a 4v3.
If attackers break into the D, they have a shot on target.
Defenders stay in for 5 rotations
Attackers constantly switching out
Each level has to be unlocked before entering (can pass ball from first straight to third without unlocking second)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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