5v5 Dribbling Zones
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals w goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- if a player dribbles into zone in front of the goal and scores he is awarded 2 points otherwise 1 point
Variation:
- each team selects two players that have to dribble into zone in order to score (goals by those players are awarded 2 points)
- no defenders allowed in zone in front of goal until ball is dribbled in
- defenders cannot follow attacker with the ball into zone (attacker goes with goalie)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quick finish
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