Mini Goal 1v1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- coach plays in the game ball and first player from each team play 1v1
- winner stays on, loser leaves and is replaced by a teammate
- if ball goes out of bounce both players get substituted by teammates
Variation:
- coach calls players by name
- play 2v2, 2v1, 3v2 etc.
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- acceleration
- close control
- focus