4v4 Dribbling Line
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal with goalie
- 1 cone goal (7-10yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- defenders defend goal with goalkeeper and cone goal in front of it and attackers defend end line opposite to the goal
- attacker’s objective is to dribble through cone goal which is set up in front of goal (attackers cannot be challenged once they are past the cone goal line – they go 1v1 with goalie)
- defenders try to counterattack by dribbling across end line
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- add a player to the attacking team (5v4)
- add neutral player
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- support teammates from good angle
- quick transitions
- spread out
- quick finish
- switch point of attack
- set up defender
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