Create a 30x30 area divided in half. 4 players from the back line are in one half and 3-4 attackers are in the other half. The attackers play in their area lookng for opportunities to play the ball into one of the pop up goals that are 10-15 yards outside the area. Defenders are trying to organize and pressure the ball while covering passing lanes. If defenders win the ball, they can play it into the gates at the far end to score.
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