Pair Scrimmage
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 12+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-30 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 6 pairs
- cones to mark off area
- 4 cone goals 4-6yds wide
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- each team defends and attacks two cone goals
- each team consists of 2 pairs and play 4v4 (2 pairs waiting on the side line)
- teams score by dribbling through opponents cone goal
- after 5 minutes pairs are reshuffled and again play 4v4
- play multiple rounds
- each pair earns 3 points for a win and 1 point for a tie
- pair with best record wins
Variation:
- three touch minimum for players
- teams score by passing through either cone goal of the opponent
- play with reg. goals and goalies
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control