5x5yds. 4 goals, 1 on each side of the square. 4 players, 3 blue (without a ball, on the outside of the square). 1 red (with a ball, inside the square). To score the red player must dribble through any goal. Blues stop the player from scoring by placing 1 foot in goal. See how many goals can be scored in 1 minute before swapping the middle player. Progression: Increase / decrease the size of the goals. Players on the outside must also travel with a ball. Introduce a 2nd player into the square and work as a team to try and score.
Defense: attack the goal/space beware of partner movement and provide coverage to closest goal Offence: attack with speed, quick changes of direction
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