Attacking Game With Restriction
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 8+
Difficulty Medium
Time 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal with goalie
- pinnies
Description:
- the defending team plays with one player less on the field than the attacking team
- defending team defends the goal with goalie
- attacking team defends the goal line opposite to the goal with goalie
- attackers have maximum of 2-3 touches in defending half and unlimited touches in the attacking half
- defending team scores by dribbling across the attacker’s goal line
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- defending team scores by keeping possession for more than 7 seconds
- defending team scores by passing to a target player behind the attacker’s end line
- if an attacker beats a defender with a move his team is awarded 1 point
- if an attacker beats the goalie with a move he is awarded 2 points
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
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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