It is first and once used in episode 122. 8 players running in circles, creating a mass of green around the opponent and lead the mass to the opponent's goal, then one of the players takes the ball and finishes the tactic.
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Circle Play Drive in the English Original's anime localization.
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Inazuma eleven 3 Challenge to the world - Hissatsu Tactic Circle Play Drive
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Although it's a defensive tactic, its usage also resembles an offensive tactic.