Scrimmage w End Zones
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals w goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- players must dribble into end zone before they can score
- players cannot be challenged by a defender inside the end zone
Variation:
- players can be challenged inside the end zone
- players inside the end zone must finish off their first touch
- players must beat the goalkeeper by dribbling around him
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- quick finish
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
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