
Ball Fed from postition A in to the 2v1 Yellow overload. Yellow team need to win the ball and counter to goal. Defender from spot D jumps back to make the game a 5v5. if defending side win the ball play to the other goal 5v5. Scoring System 2 points for scoring from initial overload 3 points for defending team winning the ball and getting a shot off at goal. 5 points for defending team turnover and scoring.
Deny Space - Tight marking to stop easy pass and receipt forward Disposes tactics in 2v1 role of the jump back
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