2 zones and 2 teams, each team assigned to a zone. Each team has target players positioned in between opponentâs goals. Ball starts from coach passing it to a team. From their zone, players must score in one of the goals protected by the opposite team. Players must stay inside their zone. Exception: Player with the ball passes it to a target player and can move forward to receive the ball back and try to score. Team that scores more goals wins. Notes: # of Small Goals according to the # of players. # of target players according to the # of small goals. Set how players will change, either by time, goals, or both to assure all players participate.
Surface of the foot/ball Line between ball and goal Identify player in better conditions to shoot
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