Cone Goals 2v1
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Basic Information
Age Group (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 6+
Difficulty Easy
Time 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 3 teams
- each player with a ball except for defenders
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cones goals (2-4yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- 2 attacking teams dribble through cone goals
- defending team prevents attackers from scoring
- if a defender wins the ball he gives it right back to the attacker
- each goal is awarded a point
- switch roles after 3-4 minutes
- team with most points after 3 rounds wins
Variation:
- each attacking team plays with only one ball
- 2 teams defend (defenders can only block attacker’s path – they cannot try to win the ball!)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- close control
- head up
- protect your ball
- get defender off balance
- change of speed & direction
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position — open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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