1v1 Middle Cone Goal
If your child has taken a liking to soccer and wants to stick with it, you can help her improve her skills by encouraging “dribbling” with her head up.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- 1v1 on middle cone goal
- players score by dribbling through cone goal from both sides
- rotate players after 2 minutes or 5 goals
Variation:
- each team can score only from one predetermined side
- if player beats defender with a move he is awarded an extra point
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
Defending:
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- angle and speed of approach
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
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