Different Colour Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- different colour cones
- cone goals (3-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- teams play 4v4, 5v5 etc.
- when coach calls out a colour players can only score on the goal of that colour
Variation:
- teams score by dribbling through cone goals
- add neutral player
- vary number of goals
- minimum of 3 touches
- coach calls out two goals that teams can score
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quick transition
- create space for others
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- control and restraint
- delay and channel