4v4 and 1v1
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Basic Information
Age Group (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 8+
Difficulty Easy
Time 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 1 grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 1 grid (20yds x 30yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- (field 1) teams teams play 4v4
- (field 2) teams play 1v1 on end lines with the winner replacing a player from his own team on grid #1
Variation:
- winner on field #2 joins his team on field #1 without replacing anybody to make it a 5v4
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- fast paced
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position — open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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