Multi Ball Game
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams with goalies
- 2 balls
- 2 goals
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 7v7 with two balls and have extra balls in the back of each goal
Variation:
- play 8v8, 9v9
- play with three balls and take away one ball at a time until you play with only one ball
- play without goalies and 2 mini goals on each goal line
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- awareness
- quick transition
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication