Time: 15 Space: Half Field Number of Players: All Activity: 1) Players quickly dribble past defender (CONE), going outside the defender. 2) Player takes accurate shot on the goalie. As the shot is taken, the player in the corner begins to dribble to get into the endzone 3) After shot is taken, player quickly transitions to his side to begin defending the player who is attempting to dribble by them.
-Quick Transition! After the shot get ready to defend. -Head up while dribbling -Close down your opponent quickly
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