Procedure: Group players into 3-4 based on ability. Within each group, 2-3 are attackers and one is a defender. Defender starts on penalty spot. Before rest of group attacks goal, coach calls a colour: ball must touch that cone before a goal is scored. Reset to next group when ball goes out or a goal is scored.
This activity practises: problem-solving varied circle-entry scenarios
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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