Moveable Goal # 5

Setup

  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • 10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players dribble inside playing area
  • coaches or players hold hands or a pinnie between them, forming a goal
  • players try to pass their ball through the goal (moving target)
  • players must receive their own pass to earn a point
  • player with most points wins

Variations

  • specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
  • specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
  • coach determines speed of targets (slow, medium, fast etc.)
  • in pairs, players pass through the goal to their partner to earn a point
  • vary number of targets (switch roles)
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • head up
  • weight of pass
  • accuracy
  • change of speed &direction
  • vision
  • close control

Difficulty: Beginner

Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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