Put a goalkeeper in each goal and play 1 v 1 in the middle. Play pair vs. pair for 3 minutes, then change.
The object of the game is to score in the opposing goal. The team in possession must attempt to attack the opposing goal as a pair using passing, dribbling and shooting skills to score. Hence, the goalkeeper of the team in possession comes out of the goal to support his partner, but cannot score. Repeat in the opposite direction.
Try to beat the defender by using a fake. Once you see the goal, shoot with your laces.
Goalkeeper tries to get the ball to fellow attacker so that he can shoot first time.
Can allow goalkeepers to score.
If a player does a fake or move, he scores 1 point.
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