Gauntlet (Skill) - There is 2 pitches split into thirds in which players must progress through in small groups to get to the end section where there will be a goal in which they must score in. The first section will have 1 defender they must get past, the second section will have two defenders and the third section 2 defenders & goalkeeper. They must dribble or run with the ball past the defenders each time to progress onto the next stage. Defenders can only stay in their section and must start from the back of their section until attacking players have entered. Attacking players may dribble/run with the ball or pass in this game but are encouraged when possible to take a player on (Perform a skill). 20 x 40 Pitch which is split into thirds.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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