The Set-Up: In a 15 x 15 yard box. Set up 4 small goals about 3 yards
Split the group into 2 teams of 4 (3 minimum).
The Game: (as pictured) Players play 1v1 with the white team attacking the blue gates, the red team defending the blue gates. If red wins the ball he/she should immediately try to attack the red gates. White should quickly transition to defender. If the ball goes out of bounds, the next pair of players should begin the exercise. Attackers must dribble the gates to score.
After 3 minutes allow the red players to begin with the ball.
Focus:
- The white attacker should “run at the defender” or dribble out to confront the red defender.
- Feint in a particular direction to force the defender to shift in one direction.
- Accelerate past the defender and dribble through a gate.
- BE CREATIVE!
- Transition quickly on loss of possession.
Note: This exercise is appropriate for players of any age. The better the level of player the more success they will have on the attack.
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