Three Goal Game
The following U-8 soccer training games are intended to provide information to coaches to improve their ability to deliver quality training practices.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 3 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 3 cone goals (3-5yds)
Description:
- play 1v1v1
- each player defends one goal and scores on any of the other two goals
- if ball goes out of bounce or goal is scored next set of players goes onto the field
- goals must be scored by dribbling through the goal and will not count if passed through the goal
Variation:
- players are allowed to pass through the cone to a teammate
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- attack open space
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
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