Players separated as shown in the image. PROGRESSION On the coaches signal players facing each other sprint towards the ball. The first one to reach the ball has to protect the ball from his opponent. Attacker has to score in one of the posts designated in their field. He has to decide whether to sprint towards the goal, change direction or take a feint.
Speed Reaction Shielding the ball 1V1 Feints Changing direction Make it fun!
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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