Different Objectives # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (4-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- one team scores by keeping possession for 10 seconds
- if the other team wins possession it can only score by dribbling through the goal farthest away
- 2 wall players on side line
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- if the other team wins possession it can only score by dribbling through the goal which is the closest
- one team scores by connecting 5-7 passes without losing possession
- adjust size of field and/or cone goals if necessary
Coaching Points:
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quality of preparation touch
- switch point of attack
- angle, distance and timing of support
- verbal and visual communication
- attack open space
- decision making
- quick transitions
- first touch