Numbers Game # 2
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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, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2x mini goals
- pinnies
Description:
- coach calls out a number and an equal number of players come on the field to play with the ball distributed by the coach
- game continues until goal is scored or ball goes out of bounds
Variation:
- one teammate of the player that wins the ball distributed by the coach enters the grid to make it a 2v1 situation
- coach has the team that last conceded a goal play with numbers up (4v3, 3v2, 2v1 etc.)
Coaching Points:
- good supporting angle
- quick finish
- quick transitions
- communication
- vision
- change of speed & direction
- close control
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