Scrimmage with Jokers
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 mini goals
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- each team determines one “joker” who must touch the ball a minimum of 4 times before he gets rid of it
- a goal scored by a joker is awarded 2 points
- if the joker breaks the rule it is automatically a free kick for the other team
- rotate jokers
Variation:
- jokers have a maximum of two touches
- vary number of jokers on each team
- 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
- decision making
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