
1 team (yellow) keeps possessio, while the other team (orange) tries and scores directly, if the (yellow) team achieves 4-5 successful passes and score they regain possession and keep the ball. If the (orange) team score directly, the roles reverse and the (orange) team become the possession team and (yellow) become direct attacking team no limited amount of passes for the direct attacking team
Types of passes Movement Keep the ball moving Create space and use the whole area use Gk as extra player for team in possession
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