Attacking Manoeuvres
Get through the defender's gate without being tagged, then with a ball, then finishing with a shot.
Set up
- Set out 4 gates, 2 either side of each group, with the groups 15 m apart.
- One group are defenders, the other attackers.
Players divided into 2 groups, 4 gates, 2 either side of each group. Players line up 15 m from each other.
How to play
- The attackers try to get through the defenders' gates without getting tagged. They get a point every time they get through.
- After each go roles are reversed.
- Play against different opposition.
Keeping everyone moving
Run three or four lanes at once with pairs, and swap roles every go, so nobody stands in a line.
Make it easier
Make it harder
- Add a ball for both teams: a player from each team dribbles towards the other to a central point, completes a 1v1 skill and drives through the opposite gate.
- A ball with the attackers only: get past the defender without losing the ball, dribbling through either of the 2 gates.
- Add nets instead of gates and finish with a shot.
Three things to say
- Speed and change of speed.
- Change of direction.
- Unbalancing the defender.
Colts habit
Be brave: try a move every go.
Both feet
Go through the gate with the practice foot.
Heads up
Watch the defender's hips.
The Colts change: Run three or four lanes at once with pairs, and swap roles every go, so nobody stands in a line.
Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.
Keeping score: Each child keeps their own count and tries to beat it next time. Nothing is compared between children.