4v3 w 5 Cone Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis:Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 5 cone goals (3-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- 4 attackers versus 3 defenders
- 4 attackers defend three cone goals and 3 defenders two cone goals
- switch roles every 5 minutes
Variation:
- play 3v2, 6v5 etc.
- teams score by dribbling through cone goals
- minimum of 3 touches for attackers
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- support teammates from good angle
- quick transitions
- switch point of attack
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
Defending:
- position to provide cover and balance
- intercept pass
- squeeze toward center
- defending space behind
- track players
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