Attacking – Defending (Corners)
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 20-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- center cone goal (4-5yds)
- 2 corner zones as shown
- 1 goal with goalie
- pinnies
Description:
- defending team scores by dribbling into a corner zone or through center cone goal with control
- attacking team scores on the goal with goalie
- 1 point for dribbling into square
- 3 points for dribbling through cone goal
- all restarts due to out of bounds, fouls, goals, are started by the keeper
- switch roles after 4-8 minutes
Variation:
- play 6v5, 5v4 etc.
- limit number of touches
- if defenders score they switch roles with the attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
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