Middle Zone w Defenders
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10 min.
Emphasis: Defending, Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each dribbler with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- middle zone 2-5yds deep
- pinnies for defenders to carry with their hands
Description:
- objective is to dribble across middle zone without losing the ball
- each time a defender wins the ball his group awarded a point
- switch group of defenders every 2 minutes
- group of defenders with the most points wins
Variation:
- vary number of defenders
- defenders are awarded a point as soon as an attacker’s ball leaves the grid
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- agility and balance
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- attack open space
Defending:
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- timing and decision to tackle
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