Players divided into two or more teams and numbered so that each team has an alternative in each team. In this example, the players are numbers 1-4. A number is called as the coach passes the ball into the middle and that number player from each team must compete for the ball and try and score into one of the goals. Call multiple numbers and vary the rhythm and amount of players called.
Vary the positions of the goal, facing away from the players, facing the edge of the pitch. Give one side the ball to start with and set a zone to shoot from.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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