What? 2 goals, balls, 10-14 players, GKs if possible, cones
How? 2 Goals face each other back to back in the middle of the playing area. A cone line is made to make two identical areas on either end of the field, aka "Endzone" (approximately 25yd x 15yd). Two teams are made (5-7 players on each team depending on numbers). Teams can score on either of the two goals centrally located. In order to get the "right to score", teams must first posses the ball in to either of the two Endzones.
Whenever a goal is scored, the other may take a free hit and try to posses the ball into one of the Endzones in order to gain the right to Attack.
Why? Works on special awareness and team effort. Also works on being creative and finding new ways to score goals.
Tips? Explain thoroughly and start playing right away, the players will get the drill fairly quickly. If not, go over a real life example with the players instead of board drawing.
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