3v1 or 4v2. Defenders protect the âcastleâ (a large cone with an U8 hockey ball on top) Attackers try to knock the ball off the castle. Rotate defenders after âgoalâ, or if they can hit ball against attackersâ feet, or every 4 mins. Attackers: use width to âoutflankâ the defenders. Encourage defenders to hit against attackersâ feet.
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