Set up to work with yellow team in a 1-2-5-1 against red team of 1-2-4-2. Instructions to yellow team are to win ball in either final third or middle third. Ball always starts with red keeper. Reds cannot play long, but must go through all thirds to score. If reds play in to final third, they can join 2 attackers against only 2 yellow defenders. If yellows win ball in final third or middle third, they can immediately attack goal. Reds can defend anywhere, but must be reset for each restart.
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