Duels - 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 3v3, 4v3, 4v4, 5v4, 5v5 - Under 7's
Half a pitch (20x15)
Two Goals
Drill starts with a 1v1 - Coach serves the ball into the middle of the pitch
After each phase of play breaks down an additional Player enters the game, initially creating a 2v1 overload
Alternate between which keeper starts with the ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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