Changing Numbers
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Basic Information
Age Group (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 6+
Difficulty Easy
Time 10-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 cone goals
- pinnies
Description:
- start playing 1v1
- coach serves a ball in
- each time a goal is scored both teams add one player
- once all players are in the game both teams take one player off the field after every goal
Variation:
- only the team which is scored on can add a player
- teams add a player each time a ball goes out of bounce or goal is scored
minimum of 2-3 touches - teams score by dribbling through cone goal / across opponent’s end line
- adjust size of field and/or cone goals
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- supporting angle and distance to ball
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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