1V0 - 1V1 (18-20 mins) Organisation: Area size suitable for group Mirrored practices Scoring zone Key Points: Attacker goes to score UNOPPOSED in end zone. Once scored / missed 2nd player tries to go score. 1st player to recover quickly and defend the goal and create 1V1. Progressions: Make scoring zone bigger to put 2nd player under pressure quicker Time limit to score goals Scoring / defending conditions to get more points
Opportunity for you to reiterate coaching points from both defending and attacking Should be a positive and competitive for players to challenge each other Can make it into a competition between teams. Tell players when to go so it doesnât become too chaotic and can manage scores.
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