5v5 Triangular Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 6+
Difficulty Easy-Medium
Time 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 cone goals
- pinnies
Description:
- teams score by dribbling through one of the four corner cone goals
- players cannot score on the same goal twice in a row
- if the ball goes out of bounce it is dribbled back in
Variation:
- each team defends and attacks two designated goals
- multiple 1v1s (players can only defend a designated player and cannot tackle another attacker)
- 2 points for stopping the ball dead inside a corner cone goal
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- change of direction and speed
- close control
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication