Attackers Possession
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing,Possession
Field Preparation:
- two thirds of the group with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- 2 mini goals
- pinnies for defenders to carry
Description:
- all attacking players have a ball and attempt to keep possession
- defenders attempt to take the ball away from the attacker(red) and score on the mini goal
- the attacker whose ball was taken away now becomes a defender also and tries to steal another attacker’s ball
- last attacker with a ball wins
- players switch roles
Variation:
- play with only one mini goal
- attacker without a ball helps trying to keep the ball away from the defenders until the last ball ends up in the mini goal
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- awareness
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quick decision makin