Middle Line Cone Goal
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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: Dribbling, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- cone goal on middle line (7-10yds)
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- teams score 2 points if the ball is dribbled through the middle cone goal before player scores a goal otherwise only one
Variation:
- players must take a minimum of 3 touches
- each team decides on a player whose goals count double
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- quick finish
- decision making