'Ladder' competition. The aim is to score by carrying over the opponentâs backline. 1-3 min per game. Winner moves up, loser moves down. Winner on the 'top' (right-hand) pitch and the loser on the 'bottom' (left-hand) pitch stay put. Variations: 2v2 If there is a keeper, they can play alongside an outfielder, working on kick-passing and movement 15sec timer: defender(s) only has to delay the attacker(s) from reaching the backline Mixed abilities: put lower-ability players in a pair
This activity can be used to practise elimination and/or defensive skills. Defensive skills: Tackling: block, jab 5Ds (disrupt, delay, deny, dictate, dispossess)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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