Take A Chance

SoccerSpecific

Emphasis:
Dribbling for Possession and Penetration

Set-up:
20 x 30 yard grid with an area 4-5 yards wide designated as an end-zone (marked with cones).  6 players.  Two sets of colored bibs. Flags to create mini goals at each end.  Repeat set-up to accommodate entire team of 18 players.

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Objective:
3 v 3.  One player is designated as a goalkeeper.  Only the goalkeeper can use his hands in the end-zone.  The goalkeeper must leave the end-zone to become an outfield player when his team is in possession of the ball.  Players should try to dribble to create goal- scoring opportunities.

Progressions:
Award 3 points for a goal, 2 for beating an opponent and 1 for turning on an opponent.

Coaching Points:

  • Take defenders on!
  • Use feints, deception to elude defenders.