3v3 Cone Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-5yds)
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- teams score by dribbling through cone goals
- team cannot score on same cone goal twice in a row
Variation:
- play 4v4, 5v5 etc.
- teams score by stopping the ball between any cone goal
- if a team manages to dribble through all the cone goals it is awarded an extra point
- vary number and size of cone goals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- timing and decision to tackle
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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