15x20 yard grid. Two different colored cone goals set up diagonal from each other. Players split into two groups (red & blue). Play begins with defender passing ball across grid to attacking player. Player receives pass and looks to beat the defender 1v1 to either of the goals that match their pinnie color. Red pinnies look to dribble ball under control through either red goal. If defender wins ball they look to dribble ball through either of their same colored goals. Variations: A) 2nd attacker may join in to become 2v1 when pass is played to them B) 2v2
Success getting past defender using escape moves and turns. Can be a coaching opportunity for shielding.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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