Key Focus ⦠Channelling; Holding; Communication (GK); Quick passing;Vision
Description ⦠Defender passes ball to Attacker 1. Attacker 1 collects the ballon the move and works with Attacker 2 to get into the circleand score. Goalkeeper and Defender work together to stopthe Attackers from getting into the circle and scoring. If a goalis scored the Defenders stays the same. If no goal is scoredthe Defender and the two Attackers run through the gate onthe right side of the gym. Last player through is the newDefender. Goalkeeper needs to talk to Defender. Easier ⦠For Attackers â Have three Attackers; Attackers start furtheraway from Defender; Attackers start with the ballFor Defender â Add a second Defender; Defender startscloser to Attackers; Attackers make three passes before theycan score; Attackers must only use one-touch passes Harder ⦠Look at Easier options. If you make it easier for attackersbecomes harder for defenders.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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