5v5 Goalies
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (35yds x 45yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- 5v5 with goalies positioned on opposite goal lines
- each team attempts to keep possession and complete 5 passes before a player can chip the ball into the goalies
- hands to be awarded a point for his team
- goalie feeds the ball back to the team that scored
Variation:
- play with one target player on each end line who must control a chipped pass with their feet for a team to be
- awarded a point
- each team can only score on one designated goalie
- goalies move around inside the grid
- goalies move around the outside of the grid
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- constant movement
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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