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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Full-size goal
- Markers for positioning (6yd line, 18yd box corners, and attack start points)
- Balls for attackers
- Cones for markers
- Two groups of attackers
Setup
- Area: Full-size goal with 18yd box, attackers positioned at the corners of the box.
- Goals: One full-size goal at the end of the area.
- Team Blue: 2 blue outfield attackers, one positioned at each corner of the 18yd box, each with a ball.
- Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on a marker at the center of the 6yd line.
- Equipment: 2 cones marking the corners of the 18yd box where attackers start, plus 1 cone 5yds in front of each attacker group marking their dribble target.
Instructions
- The first attacker dribbles toward the marker and approaches the goal.
- The attacker can either continue dribbling toward the goalkeeper or shoot immediately.
- The goalkeeper adjusts their position based on the ball's location, covering angles to challenge the attacker effectively.
- After the play ends, the goalkeeper returns to the starting position.
- The second attacker begins immediately after the goalkeeper is set.
- Repeat the sequence, ensuring realistic game speed and monitoring the goalkeeper's workload.
Coaching Points
- Use correct technique and body position.
- Stand large and still in 1v1 situations.
- Expect a shot at all times.
- Secure the ball safely with elbows tucked.
- Display confidence during 1v1 encounters.
- Efficiently cover angles.
- React quickly to ball movement.
- Assess angle and distance, and analyze before moving.
- Keep head steady, look forward during approach.
- Command the ball and zone actively.
- Ensure focus and organization consistently.
- Emphasize the importance of goalie’s starting position.
- Encourage fast decision-making in dynamic situations.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the distance between the attacker's starting point and the goal to increase difficulty for the goalkeeper.
2. Add a second attacker to introduce passing options.
3. Position the goalkeeper further off the line to challenge their ability to cover ground.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the distance between the attacker's starting point and the goal.
2. Allow the attacker to dribble at a slower pace.
3. Use a smaller goal to decrease scoring angles.
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