Cone Goals w Passive Defenders
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-4yds)
Description:
- attackers score a point by dribbling through a cone goal
- players without a ball act as passive defenders
- switch roles after 2-3 minutes
- player with most points after 3 rounds wins
Variation:
- play with active defenders
- vary numbers of defenders and attackers (5v5, 6v4 etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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