Multiple 1v1s w End Zone
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- multiple 1v1s (players can only defend a designated player and cannot tackle another attacker)
- no forward passes in attacking half
- teams score by dribbling into end zone with control
Variation:
- allow all forward passes
- defenders can try to win the ball from anybody in defending half
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quick transition
- switch point of attack
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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