Equipment: light balls, (masks), coaching whiteboard or images to show routines. Organisation: For a group size of around 16: split into 2 sub-groups of 8. Each sub-group in a different circle. Attacking overload, i.e. 5v3. Attackers practice 3-4 short corners in a row, then switch ATT<>DEF roles. Rules: SAFETY: NO hits or slaps at goal. Low pushes only. Consider using a light ball/tennis ball. Consider defenders wearing masks. The aim is to pass around the defence, not hit through them. Mixed abilities: [3] attackers must touch the ball before attackers shoot Optional: Even teams of 5v5, but 2 defenders start on halfway line. Give attackers 3 routines to try, then let them make up the 4th one themselves. Follow-up with: possession game in the circle / Breakout game.
Feedback: Encourage a team huddle before every short corner. Encourage attackers to switch positions/roles (injector, trapper etc.) Bonus for inventive routines. Show sample routines on a whiteboard if available. Focus: This activity practises attacking penalty corners Focus is fast passing under pressure + trying different routines Focus isn't to practise shooting technique/power Sketch some example routines for players to try Questions: Why are penalty corners a good goal-scoring opportunity? How can you win a penalty corner? (briefly elicit + discuss how to win penalty corners, i.e. foot foul, stick tackle, intentional foul outside the circle) How can you score more goals at penalty corners? (elicit: e.g. agree a routine before taking it, vary the routine, fast passing speed, accurate passing, disguise your routine/passes, avoid losing possession) Encourage the attackers to: vary their routines swap attacker positions with each round disguise their routine/passes (body language, no-look passes etc.)
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