Change of Direction
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Basic Information
Age Group (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 6+
Difficulty Easy
Time 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- on coach’s command direction of play changes (teams now attack the goal they were defending)
Variation:
- players must take a minimum of three touches
- direction of play changes with each goal scored
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quick transitions
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
Defending:
- positioning to provide cover and balance
- intercept passes
- squeeze toward center
- track players
- visual and verbal communication
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