4v4 w Targets
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 3v3
- each team has two target players around the grid a shown
- teams score by having a player dribble and lay the ball off to a target player
- player who laid off then takes target player’s spot
Variation:
- add a neutral player
- play 4v4, 5v5 etc.
- target players from both teams on adjacent sides
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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