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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- multiple 1v1s (players can only defend a designated player and cannot tackle another attacker)
- 3 points if goal scorer beats defender with a move
- 1 point to beat a defender
- finish session without restriction
Variation:
- rotate players every 2-3 goals
- no forward passes in attacking half
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- explosiveness
- exploit space
- get defender off balance
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- take on defender