Discovery Phase Session – Game 3
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Core skills being developed – Running with the Ball, 1v1
Grid Size:
• 12m x 12m**Guide only, adjust according to numbers, age, ability, etc.
Aim Of The Game:
• Avoid the defender and run the ball through as many gates as possible.
Explanation:
• Set up as shown with a ‘server’, ‘attacker’ & ‘defender’[Pic.1].
• When the Coach calls ‘GO!’, the server will pass the ball to the attacker and the defender will enter the area.
• The objective for the attacker is to run the ball through as many gates as possible[Pic.2].
• Attackers will earn a point for every gate they successfully run the ball through.
• The defender’s objective is to win possession and dribble the ball out of the area in order to end the action.
• If the attacker loses control and runs the ball out, or the defender deflects/kicks the ball out, the action has ended.
• Once the action has ended, rotate the players and start again. Repeat until everyone has had a turn in each role.
• At the end of each round, change the starting positions of the ‘server’ and ‘defender’ [Pic.3].
More Advanced:
• Defender can start inside the area.
Less Advanced:
• Make the gates wider.