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LOGINSpot opening – shoot
This is a fast game of rapid one-twos, thinking quickly and, crucially, spotting the opportunity to score goals.
WHY USE IT
During a game, teams will often wait too long to take a chance to shoot – this activity encourages players to think and shoot quickly.
SET UP
You need lots of balls, bibs, cones, and six target goals or cones to create the different coloured goals. Set up an area of 15 x 15 yards. We’ve used six players and a server.
HOW TO PLAY
Split a group of six into three pairs, who play against each other, with one ball in play. Each team is assigned two goals to defend – they can score in any of the other four goals. After each goal, or each time the ball goes out, the coach plays a new ball in.
COACHING POINTS
- Good passing, disguise, ball control, pace of pass and accuracy.
- Communication, vision and use of space are vital to success.
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