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3v3 in both grids. Def and Def are a team / Att and Att are a team. 3 mins with the attack trying to score. Defensive team can only have a max of 2 in a zone - other team can have 3. Attacking team tries to turn and burn, defensive tram tries to maintain possession. After 3 mins, switch which team is attacking. Total winning score wins.
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