2 teams of up to 5. Number the players on each team 1-5. Coach calls a number, the opposing players with that number compete to try and score a goal. Once a team scores 5 goals they win. Variations: Number of goals: 1, 2 or 4. Number of players: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3. Use cone gates instead of goals. Players must run around the other team's goal before they can get the ball.
This activity is aimed at U10 players. Feedback/questions:
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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