Pair Scrimmage # 3
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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 (40yds x 50yds)
- 2 goals without goalies
- 4 cone goals (3-5yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- each team attacks and defends a goal – no goalies (2 points) and two cone goals (1 point)
- in pairs, players stay connected by holding a pinnie
- if the rule is broken it’s an automatic free kick for the other team
- if ball goes out of bounce it is dribbled back in
Variation:
- both players have to touch the ball before a pass or shot on goal
- each team defends 3 cone goals
- spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- attack open space
- protect the ball
- change of speed & direction
- first touch
- communication
- vision
- close control
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