Four Cone Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 4 mini-goals
- pinnies
Description:
- 4v4 plus two neutral players
- teams can score on any of the four goals
- neutrals cannot score
Variation:
- play with only one neutral player
- teams score by dribbling through cone goals
- team cannot score on the same goals twice in row
- team that scores keeps possession
- each team defends two adjacent goals
- each team defends two goals that are opposite from each other
- coach determines a mini-goal where a goal is awarded 2 points
- neutrals can score
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- teammates support from good angle
- find open space
- take on a defender
- change of speed & direction
- be aggressive