4v4+1 Two Adjacent-Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 9+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends one designated goal
- both teams can use the negative target (target has two touches) for support
- if ball goes out of bounce or goal is scored it is distributed back in by the neutral target player from end line
Variation:
- add a second target player (1 or 2 touches for target) between the two goals
- attacking team can score on both goals while the defending team tries to keep possession for 7
- seconds or dribble across end line opposite from the goals to switch roles
- play 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8 etc.
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quick transitions
- quick finish
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
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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