Encourage players to defend calmly under pressure, especially when outnumbered. Concede fewer goals than opponents.
Three attackers play against two defenders in each channel in order to attempt a shot on goal.
Attackers get six attempts and then you rotate the teams including the goalkeepers.
If defenders win possession by blocking a shot they can try to play through the coned gate to score a bonus point in the event of a tie.
See which defensive duo concedes the least goals.
Encourage players to defend calmly under pressure, especially when outnumbered. Concede fewer goals than opponents.
Delaying before making a move, working with team mates to press the ball and force it away from goal, angles and distance from the man on the ball and blocking shots.
Area: Two 12x40 yards channels, each with a goal at one end and a gate at the other
Players: 10 plus 2 goalkeepers
Equipment: Two goals, cones, balls
“Don’t dive in”
“Be patient – can you win it and get through the gate”
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