Set the markers for the goals approximately 2 metres apart. And then 5 large paces from the goals, set another 2 markers up. (so it looks like the diagram). Split the students into 2 teams and line them up behind one another facing the goals. Helper to act as the goalie and try and stop the children from scoring. Mew and Nat are to pass the students the ball. They are then going to dribble the ball to the markers and attempt to shoot.
- Watch the children shoot and make sure you give them tips and pointers. - Try and pass the ball to the students at different times so that the helper being the goalie is not bombarded with two balls at once.
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This practice has no progressions
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