Triangle Goal Zones
The following soccer drill focuses on dribbling and close ball control. The football drills for kids here on this site are more fun related games and still very effective.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 4 triangle cone goals
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends 2 adjacent triangle goals
- teams score by dribbling through cone goals with control
Variation:
- each team defends opposite triangle goals
- teams can score on any goal
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- switch point of attack
- quick transitions
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- create space for others
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