3v3 Sweeper
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing, finishing, attacking, defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 end zones 5yds deep
- 4 cone goals (4-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks 2 cone goals
- sweeper acts as a defender/goalie who cannot leave the end zone
Variation:
- allow sweeper to use his hands
- limit number of touches for field players and/or sweepers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- switch point of attack
- awareness of goalkeeper’s position
- quick finish
- attack open space
- spread out attack
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
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