Moveable Goal # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball except for target players
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- target players hold a pinnie between them and move around the grid
- players dribble and try to score by passing between target players
- rotate target players
- player to score most goals within 90 seconds wins
Variation:
- add one or two defenders
- no point is awarded once the ball leaves the grid after a pass
- attackers have only one or two balls which they have pass to each other and between targets to score a point
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- vision
- head up
- close control
- soft touches
- move away from pressure
- target players always keep same distance
- accuracy
- weight of pass