Transitions Game # 6
Small Sided Games provide many critical game like situations. It is difficult for players to “hide” as all players must attack and defend at the same time.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 2 regular goals
- 2 cone goals (4-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one goal with goalie plus an adjacent cone goal
- coach plays the ball in determines how many players from each team come on the field to play (1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5)
- if a goal is scored all players leave the field until coach decides how many players play in the next game
- teams score on cone goals by dribbling through it (2 points)
Variation:
- teams can score on any goal
- one team defends the cone goals and the other team the goals with goalies
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- communication
- support teammates
- fast transitions
- spread out
- quick finish
- switch point of attack
- quick decision making
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