4v4 Plus Neutral
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Basic Information
Age Group:(5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal w goalie
- 2 mini goals
- pinnies
Description:
- one team defends the goal with goalie and the other team defends 2 mini goals
- neutral player always supports the losing team
- if the score is tied the neutral player supports the team that has possession
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- neutral player is not allowed to score
- direction of play changes if the team which defends the goal with goalie scores on one of the two mini goals
- players of the winning team have to take 3 touches minimum
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quick transition
- switch point of attack
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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