Play one v one, attacker with possession, defender without. Goal nearest defender worth 10 points, second goal - 5 and end goal - 1. Attacker tries to dribble with ball under control into 1 of the goals. Switch roles after 1 v 1 ends.
Defenders: steer attacker away from the goal, tackle when ball is exposed, get goal side when possession is lost.
Attackers: try to face the defender whenever possible change speed, change direction; shield the ball when trying to maintain possession.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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