Mini Goals # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- in pairs
- each pair with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- 4 cone goals (2-4yds)
Description:
- pair of players pass ball back and forth (two touch passing)
- on coach’s command player in possession tries to dribble through any of the cone goals
- player with the ball cannot score on the same goal twice in a row
- play 1v1 for appr. 2-3 minutes and then players resume specific partner activity as a rest period
Variation:
- each player is assigned two goals that he can score on
- players juggle ball together
- players can only dribble with right or left foot
- players have to beat the defender with a move
- vary number and/or size of cone goals
- play with mini goals instead of cone goals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Attacking:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- timing and decision to tackle
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