Targets In Goals # 4
The objective of soccer small-sided games SSG is a stair step approach for young players to grow into the adult player they can become.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-25 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (2-4yds)
- pinnies
- have a supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- play 5v4
- teams score by playing through any of the three remaining cone goals
- team with five players must always have a player in cone goal that was scored upon last
- switch roles after 5 minutes
- kick-ins only
Variation:
- limit number of touches for team with 5 players
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- vision
- first touch
- quick decision making
- constant movement
- communication
- good angle and distance of support to receive ball
- spread out attack
- switch point of attack
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