Directional Game (4 Goals)
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- each team defends and attacks two cone goals
- play 4v4 with one or two subs on each side
- 3 points to dribble through and 1 point to pass it through
Variation:
- play a tournament with three or four teams
- each team defends and attacks two goals on opposite sides
- minimum of two (three) touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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