
3v3 Shoot Out
Objective:
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To create fun goalkeeping situations that require good diving technique.
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To develop "smart" teamwork.
Target:
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To outscore the opposition.

Organization
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Set up two goals 8-yards apart (use full sized goal or cones, but make the width of the goals 8-yards).
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Put in a center line.
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Play 2 v 2 or 3 v 3.
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Players are restricted to their half of the field.
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Ball must be rolled (and later thrown) at the goal from the other half.
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Goals only count if they are on the ground (later below waist height, below shoulder height, etc.).
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Everyone is a goalkeeper.
Teaching
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Don't be afraid of adjusting the field and goal size if you find it is too big or two small for the players.
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After receiving the ball, encourage a quick counter attack to catch the opposition out of position.
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The defending team should consider putting one player up towards the center line to block the direct throw at goal.
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On the other hand, it helps to have two players on the goal line (big decisions in 2 vs. 2, OK if is 3 vs. 3).
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If the path for the throw at goal is blocked by an opponent at the half-way line, a team-mate should support the player with the ball so the ball can be thrown to a team mate who then throws for goal (if the other team has not got the block on).
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Attacking team may need to keep throwing the ball to one another in their own half to make a clear opening for a throw at goal.
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Good communication and quick adjustments of position make this an energetic and fun game.
Progressions
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Encourage the teams to play “tactically,” e.g., one-blocker, two line keepers.
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Rule: must rotate the blocker after each goal.