5v4 Ball Feeders
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 10+
Difficulty Easy
Time 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams (5v4)
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal with goalie
- 2 cone goals (3-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- 4 defenders defend the goal with goalie and score by dribbling through cone goals or by keeping possession for 10 seconds
- 5 attackers defend 2 cone goals and can score on goal with goalie
- 2 players from the attacking team always feed the ball to attacking team (throw-ins, high or low pass etc.)
- if ball goes out of bounce or goal is scored, ball is always distributed by ball feeders
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- add a neutral player
- minimum of 2-3 touches for attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- quick transitions
- switch point of attack
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- close control
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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