Numbers Up, Numbers Down
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 cone goals (4-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks 2 cone goals
- teams can score by dribbling through cone goals
- each time a goal is scored the goal scorer must dribble around the grid twice before he can rejoin the game
- team with most goals after 10 minutes wins
Variation:
- limit number of touches
- vary number and position of cone goals
- each time a goal is scored the goalscorer has to leave the grid (3v4) and remains out of the game until the
- opposing team scores a goal
- the team with one more player on the grid than the other team has to play two touch
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
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