
2v1 into 3v2 in the D variation
D passes to A1 who then passes to opposite D creating a 2v1 scenario with the D players attacking the 2 small goals at top of circle. Once the ball has gone through the gates then the other 2x A's now join the game to create a 3v2 with the A's v D's.
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