Cone Goals in the Middle
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (4-7yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one cone goal
- players score by dribbling through cone goal
- players can score from both sides
Variation:
- play tournament
- teams can score on both goals
- teams score by dribbling through a cone goal and then connecting a pass to a teammate
- minimum of two (three) touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protecting the ball
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication