Attackers vs Defenders
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 7+
Difficulty Easy-Medium
Time 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal with goalie
- 2 mini goals
- pinnies
Description:
- one team (defenders) defends the goal with goalie and one team defends (attackers) the line opposite to the goal
- defenders score by dribbling across the attacker’s end line with control
- attackers score by passing into one of the two mini goals off a first touch or on the goal with goalie off a second touch
- if defenders score, direction of play changes and they get to attack the goal with goalie and mini goals
Variation:
- limit number of touches
- add neutral player
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quick transitions
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
Defending:
- positioning to provide cover and balance
- intercept passes
- squeeze toward center
- track players
- visual and verbal communication
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