Divide into 2 teams to be played 1v1. Attacker advances ball to attempt to score in one of the goals by dribbling trough the goal. Defender's objective is to channel attacker to one of the lower points goal. 1 Point for Green, 2 Pts. for Green/Yellow, 5 Pts. for Yellow, 7 Pts. for Yellow/Red, and 10 Pts. for Red. Tally scores and rotate Attacking/Defending after an even number of rounds per team.
1. Defending approach to angle the Attacker in the direction that you intend.
2. Containment
3. Slow down the Attacker with angling
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