Play 8v8 plus keepers in the half field. Divide the pitch into 3rds. Normal soccer, but scoring is based on where the team wins the ball Team scores 1 point if they win the ball in the defensive third. Team scores 2 points if they win the ball in the defensive third. Team scores 3 points if they win the ball in the defensive third.
Pressure the ball immediately and provide good cover and balance to win the ball as far up the pitch as possible to score more points.
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