'Ladder' competition. Score by carrying over opponentâs backline. After a goal is scored, defending team resets with ball on their backline. 1-3 min per round. Winner moves up, loser moves down. Winner on 'top' (right-hand) box and loser on 'bottom' (left-hand) pitch stay in their box. Variations: After scoring, scorers keep the ball and attack the opposite goal line (turn and burn) without resetting. 2v1 or 2v3 Keepers can play as extra outfielder (working on footwork, closing down + kicking) or on goal line, score goals by shooting past them
Feedback: - Eliminate or pass your way to goal- When to pass? When to eliminate?- Elimination is risky. Only eliminate: to avoid giving away a goalscoring opportunity to create one for yourself when receiving under pressure This activity can be used to practise elimination and/or defensive skills. Attacking skills: Elimination techniques, "3D" Wall passes (one-two passes) Defensive skills: Tackling: block, jab 5Ds (disrupt, delay, deny, dictate, dispossess)
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