Normal Game rules apply however the aim of the game is that when you are on the defending team you must defend in only 2 sections of the pitch i.e the area containing the goal you are attacking and the middle area. Again the focus is on defensive movements and not diving in when not needed. Also focus on early defending and winning the ball back as early as possible to increase goal scoring chances.
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