
Game 6v6 or (7v7). Rule 1: A goal will be valid if all players, of the team who score a goal, are behind the middle line of cones (everybody in the same half of the field) Rule 2: The team defender has to be in the same half of the field at the moment of the goal (if someone is out of the zone, the goal will be double (as two goals). Objetive: Don`t create too much space between lines (defender / midfielders / strikers) Support and coverage between defenders and attackers. Raise awareness on the offside and the importance of not leaving many spaces
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