5v5 King Player
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 45yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 5v5
- each team selects a player whose goals counts for 3 points; all other goals just one point
- switch roles after 4-5 minutes
Variation:
- 2-3 selected players for each team
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- shape of team to maintain possession
- quick finish