2v1 Plus Goalie
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- groups of 4
- each group with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- one player on each team acts as a goalkeeper who can only come out of the goal to support if his teammate is in
- possession of the ball
- goalies cannot score
- switch roles after 3-4 minutes
Variation:
- goalies can score
- limit number of touches
- players score by dribbling across opponent’s end line with control (goalie must stay on end line to block attacker’s path)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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