'Ladder' competition. The aim is to score by carrying over the opponent’s backline. 1-3 min per round.
After a goal is scored, defending team resets with ball on their backline.
Winner moves up, loser moves down. Winner on 'top' (right-hand) box and loser on 'bottom' (left-hand) pitch stay in their box.
Variations:
Feedback:
- Eliminate or pass your way to goal
- When to pass? When to eliminate?
- Elimination is risky. Only eliminate:
This activity can be used to practise elimination and/or defensive skills.
Attacking skills:
Defensive skills:
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