SETUP: - 3x10x10 grids - Players in pairs, Target player each end, 2 players in central grid - Ball starts with target playing into partner who tries to connect with opposite target - Defensive player marks to prevent the connection and win the ball - If attacker connects with other target roles are reversed (player plays into the player who had been defending) - Switch roles 1-2 mins PROGRESSION: - Join 2 sets of grids to gether and play 2v2 in the middle - Progress further by allowing an outside player from each team to join
COACHING POINTS: - Move quickly - Get tight (not too tight) - Goalside and insde - Body position - Patience
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