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Pairs scoring challenge

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Red 1 feeds ball out to the white team who return them first time into the area. The blue team compete in pairs or as individuals, to score. 5 minutes then swap players and positions.

Pairs scoring challenge

DESCRIPTION

Red 1 feeds ball out to the white team who return them first time into the area. The blue team compete in pairs or as individuals, to score. 5 minutes then swap players and positions.

Lucy Coach, Australia

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Cam HughesCoach, England

Hi Lucy, The key teaching points in this drill are:

Quick Passing & Shooting â Players must pass and shoot quickly to capitalise on scoring opportunities.
Competitive Play â Encourages players to perform under pressure in a game-like environment.
Role Rotation â Players switch roles to develop versatility and understanding of different positions.

This drill enhances shooting accuracy, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure.

I hope this helps,

Cam

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