Attackers vs. Defenders # 5
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1x goal with goalie
- 2x mini goals
- pinnies
Description:
- defending team defends goal with goalie and two mini goals and attacking team defends end line opposite to the goals
- defending team can score by dribbling across end line
- switch roles after 6-8 minutes
Variation:
- add a neutral player
- limit number of touches
- defenders switch roles with the attackers if they dribble across the end line
- defenders score by passing to a target player on attacker’s end line
- attacker can score on the large goal off a header/volley
- attacking team plays with one or two more players than the defending team (6v4, 5v4 etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- support teammates from good angle
- quick transitions
- spread out
- quick finish
- switch point of attack
- vision
- quick decision making
- communication
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