Set up 2 mini-goals two metres apart Split players into two teams First attacking player has to score in either goal with one defending player trying to stop (no hands) Once attacker has taken a shot they must then become defender and stop other team from scoring One waiting player must come out to shooting area after teammate has taken shot to be the next on team to shoot First team to 10 goals
Different purposes Trying to cover a pass into one of two goals (defensive) Trying to trick defending to make the shot (attacking)
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