2 Blue players have [3] attempts to get to the 3 Red players' backline for 3pt. Reds get 2pts for stealing and crossing the Blues' backline. When a goal is scored, reset ball to Blues' backline. Swap roles after [3] attempts. Variation: 2v2 with 2pts scored for reaching opponents' backline. Progression: switch opponents
I'm using this as an arrival/warm-up activity for U10-U12s.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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