Center Cone Goals # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 4+
Difficulty Easy
Time 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grids (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (4-5yds)
- pinnies
- repeat setup to accommodate team
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- teams can score from both sides
- teams score by dribbling through cone goal
Variation:
- teams can score on any goal
- minimum of three touches
- adjust size of field and/or cone goals depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- decision making
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- setting up defender
- protecting the ball
- vision
Defending:
- delay and channel
- timing and decision to tackle
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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