4v4 Six Goal Game
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals with goalies
- 4 cone goals (4-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends one goal with goalkeeper and 2 cone goals
- teams can score on cone goals by dribbling through it
- goals on cone goals count 1 point + goals on goalkeeper count 2 points
Variation:
- minimum of three touches
- coach plays ball in (high/low throw, high/low pass)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- create space for others
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- switch point of attack
- use width of field
- quick finish
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
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