2v2 with muliple goals to score into. Multiple options to score means that defenders can manipulate or show an attacker towards 1 direction e.g. keep out wide, towards a team mate to form a 2v1 in favour of the defenders.
-Recall previous learning points (on toes, bent knees, side on, ackle with leading foot, switch leading foot so that back is never facing the ball) -Force opponents away from goal by blocking dangerous pathways.
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