Soccer Multi Ball Scrimmage Soccer

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling

Field Preparation:

• 2 teams
• 4 mini goals (cone goals)
• cones to mark off area
• good supply of balls
• pinnies

Description:

• each team defends and attacks two goals
• all players of one team start with a ball from their own goal line
• on coach’s command players dribble (run) onto the field
• any ball that scores is eliminated
• game continues until all balls are gone
• team with most goals wins
• last goal is awarded 3 points
• next round other team starts with the balls

Variation:

• all players start with a ball
• two players from each team start with a ball
• start with 2 balls in total
• play with regular size goal (with goalie)
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points:

• vision
• communication
• deception
• set up defender
• change of speed & direction
• protect the ball
• awareness
• decision making
• quick transitions

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