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Activity One: Changing the Point of the Attack Organization (see Diagram 1) • 4v4 / 5v5 on field size appropriate to age and # of players • Four two- yard (width) goals • Each team defends two goals and attacks two goals • Teams score by playing ball through cones on the ground
Coaching Points: • Recognize when to change point of attack • Use combinations to assist in switching play • Accurate passing and support by players
Activity Two: Cone Game Organization (see Diagram 2) • 4v4 on 30x20-yard field • Four cones are placed on each end line four yards apart • To score, a team must knock over the cones on the opposing team’s end line with the ball. Cones are then set back up. • No corner kicks; use "kick-ins" instead of throw ins
Coaching Points: • Accurate passing/shooting technique • Recognize when to shoot and when to pass
Activity Three: Six – Goal Game Organization (see Diagram 3): • 5v5 on a small field (only two players shown in diagram) – size appropriate for age and skill level • Six Two-yard (width) goals are set up inside the field of play • Teams score at any goal by passing on the ground through the goal to a teammate • You cannot score through the same goal consecutively • Touch restrictions can be used to increase speed of play and encourage passing
Coaching Points: • Quick transition when you win the ball • Accurate passing through goals • Movement off the ball
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