Balancing Act
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- cone goal (10-12yds)
- mini goal
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- defending player holds a ball in his hands
- defending player can only move sideways on goal line
- the ball is passed to the attacker who must dribble past the defender and finish with a shot on the
- mini goal on his first touch once he is past the defender
- players switch roles if the defending player touches the attacker’s ball with the ball in his hands (he cannot throw it)
Variation:
- first pass must be lofted
- defender can move towards attacker once he receives the pass
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- accuracy
- first touch into space
- get defender off balance
- decison making
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