Red attacks Blue in a 1v1 situation to begin. Attackers are looking to score in either goal. Once the ball is out of play/in the net the attacker then becomes the defender. If defenders win the ball they must either dribble or pass to a fellow teammate in the coned target area. 5 points for defender if he can get the ball in the target zone. 3 points for attacker for a goal in the opposite goal to them. 1 point for a goal adjacent to them. Coaching Points - - Angle of Approach - Which direction you show them - Defending Principles - Recovery - Can you counter attack once you have won the ball.
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