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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- good supply of cones
- 4 target zones (5 x 5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks 2 target zones
- teams score by dribbling into a target zone
- team that scores keeps possession
- if the ball goes out of bounce the ball is dribbled back in
Variation:
- add a neutral player
- each team defends 2 target zones opposite from each other
- the coach nominates a certain player whose goals are awarded 3 points
- teams can score in all zones except for the one that was scored on last
- players must take 3 touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- switch point of attack
- attack open space
- take on defender
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
Defending:
- delay and channel
- angle and distance of cover
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- positioning to provide cover and balance
- defend vital space (squeeze toward center)
- defend space behind
- track players
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