7v5 Wall Players
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 10+
Difficulty Medium
Time 20-30 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing, Possession, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 7v5
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal with goalie
- 2 cone goals
- pinnies
Description:
- one team (4 players plus goalie) defends goal with goalie and other team (5 field players plus 2 wall players) defends cone goals
- attacking team has two wall players on the side line who can dribble the ball onto the field and
- support their team until they lose possession or take a shot on goal (then they must go back to the side line)
- defending team can score by dribbling through cone goals
- switch roles after 8-10 minutes
Variation:
- play 6v4 , 8v6 etc.
- wall players are neutral
- minimum of 2-3 touches for attackers
- vary position of wall players (next to goal with goalie or next to cone goals)
- if one wall player dribbles onto the field the other wall player is allowed to enter it as well until
- team loses possession or takes a shot on goal
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- quick transitions
- switch point of attack
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- close control
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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