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LOGINFour-goal game
A chaotic and fun arrival game, emphasising teamwork, awareness and speed of thought.
WHY USE IT
A chaotic and fun arrival activity or warm-up that promotes teamwork, awareness and speed of thought.
SET UP
You need balls, bibs, cones and mini goals. Set up a square area, relative to the age and ability of your players, with a mini goal on each side. Split players into two teams.
HOW TO PLAY
Teams play against each other in the area. Both teams can score in any of the mini goals – the only rule is that they can’t score in the same goal twice in a row. Once a team has scored, they retrieve the ball from the mini goal and start play again.
The game can be adapted by adding more balls, or by taking goals away – doing either while play is ongoing will require players to adjust and adapt quickly.
COACHING POINTS
In-possession team
- How can you make the most of the space?
- How can you score quickly – where is the best opening?
Out-of-possession team
- Can you win the ball back quickly to convert?
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