Start with two teams of players facing each another – 3 to a team is maximum. Give each member of each team a number. Call out a number and place the ball between the two lines. The two players with the corresponding number will play 1 v 1 while trying to score in the goal of the opponent. goalie is optional.
progression: time limit, no hitting, have to dribble in the goal.
only 1 goal, with goalie both teams can score in the same.
they need to be fast
dribble: ball in front of their feet, ellbows wide, stick grip.
how to tackle
in more ways than one
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