5v5 Through Hot Corners
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 10+
Difficulty Hard
Time 20-30 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (50yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 cone goals (4-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- teams score by moving the ball through one of the corner areas in the attacking half
- attackers cannot be challenged within corner area
- goal after a cross counts 2 points
Variation:
- teams must pass and receive a ball in a corner area before they can score
- players must dribble into corner area and then play a cross
- 2 touches maximum for all players
- 2 touches maximum only for player inside corner area
- attacker inside corner area can be challenged
- adjust size of corner areas if necessary
Coaching Points:
- switch point of attack
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication