Attack Two Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Possession,Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8 etc.
- the attacking team can score on both goals
- the defending team scores by connecting 5-7 passes
- the defending team can pass to the goalkeepers making it a numbers up situation
- switch roles after 5-8 minutes
Variation:
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- unbalancing the defense
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
Defending:
- positioning to provide cover and balance
- intercepting pass
- defending vital space (compactness-concentration)
- defending space behind
- tracking players
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication