DESCRIPTION:
- 30-20 area, 2 goals and zones marked to divide area into thirds. Balls and pinnies
- Play 4-aside w/ keepers
- Ball out over goal line always keepers ball
CONDITIONS:
1) Attacking team limited to 2 touches per player in attacking third
2) On restarts attacking team retreats until first touch by defending player
COACHING POINTS
- First touch in attacking area to set up for the shot
- Right body shape to receive the ball and be able to shoot quickly
- Encourage first time attempts
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