Main Theme (20 mins)

Organization:

1.20 x 10 yard area set up as shown

2.3 players (2 Attackers, 1 Defender) set up as shown

3.1 ball per attacker

Instructions:

1.Attacking players start at opposite ends of area

2.Each attacker starts dribbling toward opposite end of area simultaneously

3.Defender must try to stop players from reaching opposite end

4.Attackers score one point for each successful run across area

5.If defender dispossesses attacker, and keeps ball in grid, they switch roles

6.First player to 10 points wins

Coaching Points:

1.Controlled approach

2.Know when to run with the ball and when to dribble

3.Engage defender at speed by attacking front foot

4.Timing of move – just outside tackling radius

5.Change of speed and direction

6.Cut into the space behind defender

Progressions:

P – Both attackers start from the same end line, and attack the same end

R – Defender must stay in the middle for 10 repetitions, even if they win the ball