Game Changer Scrimmage
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 2 cone goals on each side line (3-4yds)
- 2 reg. goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- each team is assigned one side line (with cone goals) and one reg. goal to defend
- teams start by playing on goals with goalies only
- on coach’s command teams continue game on cone goals only
- coach changes direction of play every 3-4 min.
- switch goalkeepers if necessary
Variation:
- teams defend reg. goal and cone goals simultaneously
- adjust size and/or number of cone goals
- add a neutral player who cannot score
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- quick finish on goal
- quick transition
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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