The white team play 3v2 against the blue team. When the attack is finished, the white team play 3v2 against the orange team. Then the orange team play against the blue team etc.
Attack starts with pass from the wide player.
Tips; If centre player carries the ball, the pass goes to the wide player, centre player follows pass to recieve the return ball, then pass goes to opposite side for shot (3 passes).
If wide player carries the ball it should be passed to the middle player, then wide again for shot (2 passes).
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