3v3 Moving Targets
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies for players to hold in their hands
Description:
- teams score by laying off the ball to one of the target players (players must dribble the ball directly
- to target player’s feet)
- target players can move from side to side along end line to receive the ball
- target player then switches with field player
Variation:
- minimum of 2-3 touches
- one target player on each of the four sidelines (each team has two designated targets)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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