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DESCRIPTION

1. The first player in line passes their ball to the attacker. The attacker is free to move side-to-side and check towards the passer to create space from the defender before receiving the pass.
2. The attacker receives the pass and attempts to turn with the defender on their back.
3. The attacker tries to beat the defender and score on either of the two goals.
4. The defender attempts to win the ball, or block the attacker’s shot.
5. The turn is over when a goal is scored, the defender wins the ball, or the ball goes out of bounds for any reason.
6. The attacker retrieves their ball and returns to the back of the line.
7. The defender becomes the new attacker and the passer becomes the new defender.
8. The next turn can start as soon as the players are ready.
9. Continue this process for the remainder of the round. Give the players a quick rest halfway through. Retrieve any extra balls and give coaching points as needed.
10. Repeat for as many rounds as needed.

Variations:

Touch Limit – Give the players only five, four, or three touches to score.

Distance and angle – Change the distance and angel to the goal the attackers start from.

Add players to offense or defense – Give an advantage to the offensive or defensive side of the activity depending on the focus. Have two attackers against one defender, or have equal numbers and go 2v2 or 3v3.

Competition – Works best with a smaller group of players so they get more repetitions. Have the players count how many goals they score. Most goals at the end of the round is declared the winner.

COACHING POINTS

Coaching Points:

• Educate the attackers on their movement before the pass to create space between them and the defender. It may not be possible every time, but players should try to create 1-2 yards of space so that they have a better first touch and possibly turn and face the defender on their first touch. Attackers should explode away from their defender, towards the passer, to create that extra little space.
• Remind the players how important their first touch is. Players should use their first touch to protect the ball and turn around the defender if possible.
• Most important! Attackers need to check their shoulder, and feel for the defender to know what the game calls for. Attackers need to see where the defender is at and take their touches accordingly.
• Teach the players to protect the ball and to use their bodies to be strong when the defender steps in to win the ball. Players need to be comfortable with defenders on their back and not panic.
• Challenge the players to be creative, elusive, and explosive to beat their defender!
• Motivate the defenders to improve their defending footwork and timing to prevent attackers from scoring on them.