
Goal 1. improve Block tackle FH/ reverse2. Teach when Block tackle How:- set out 3 small turfs (see drawing)- 3 groups of 5 or 6 persons. - 2 goals 1 side, + circle of 5 m + end line on 2/3 of length 23-midline Game1. Team 1 attacks, try to score by:a) putting ball on foot in circle = 3 pntsb) score in goal A or B by dribbling= 1 pnts 2. Team 2 defend. If team 2 gets ball= play to nr 3. Succesfull? - nr 3 and nr 2 person who passed the ball can attack circle. Team nr 1 defend. Team 2 person who didn't pass go on the position of 3. Nb with 6 persons than both nr 2 go on the position of 3.
Teach when you do a block tackle on the turf. 1. When spaces are small, congested. 2. In circle to protect foot 2. Improve blocktackle FH and BH. Focus on: - taking ball with shaft (low, bend knees) - surprise opponent if you are 1 stick length away : take suddenly a big step forward and shove your stick with shaft to ball
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