Goal Numbers
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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: Finishing, Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- grid (25yds x 30yds)
- cone goals (2-4yds)
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4
- each goal is assigned a number
- coach calls out a number and players can only score on the goal with the respective number
Variation:
- use mini goals instead of cone goals
- limit number of touches
- coach calls out two (three) numbers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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