Opposite goals - attacking teams left or right depending on what you are working on. + Points for reaching base line + Can use all 4 goals but reward double for target side (right or left)
Remain spaced out and not crowd to side attacking - easy to defend. Keep off the side line for space to illimnate a player on eother side. Right and left have there adavantages - discuss e.g. right is strong, left more reach. Can look to reach base line before driving to goal. if so pull back needed and someone there for the deflection.
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