Players takes the ball left to right down the slalom as players attempt to tackle using foam equipment. At the end shot on goal. Two teams and most goals scored in 5 minutes.
Pre-scanning to see barriers coming in and switch direction. Ensure that the ball is shielded at all times to avoid contact. Use variations in pace to throw of defending team players. Defending team players are not allowed to move position - if they do they lose a player. Tighten up defensive walls as progression.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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