5v5 Four Mini Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 8+
Difficulty Medium-Hard
Time 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 mini goals
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks two mini goals
- each team selects one player that has unlimited touches
- all other players must play 1 (2) touch
- goals by player with unlimited touches count 3 points
- switch roles after 3-5 minutes
Variation:
- each team selects two players that have unlimited touches
- cone goals instead of mini goals
- 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
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- 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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