pass from the goalkeeper for a counter attack
The goalkeeper picks up on one side, the competitor on the other side sprints for the counter. Receives a pass and finishes shooting. They alternate left and right as all competitors pass.
The coach makes sure that players do not leave before the goalkeeper picks up the ball. In the event of a wrong pass, the goalkeeper is punished.
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