The boogeyman: Stop the opponents

Goal:

Running with the ball

Soccer Technique

Equipment

12 markers
4 cones
Balls
1 vest

Preparation

Playing area: 20x20 meters / 22x22 yds
Players: 5
Duration: 12 minutes
Series: 3 series of 3 minutes each with 1 minute of passive recovery inbetween

Summary

Game proposal with ball driving and finishing while avoiding the opponent

Secondary Objectives

Passing, Basic motor skills, Orientate, Striking the ball, Inside of the foot, Instep, Dribbling

Organization

Create a square of 20x20 meters using the markers. On two opposite sides place four markers per side, making five different areas of 6, 2, 4, 2 and 6 meters respectively. On the sides without markers create two goals of about 5 meters with the cones. Give a vest to one of the players: they will play as defender (boogeyman) and go to the 4-meter central area. The four players without vest go to one of the two sides with goals, each one with a ball.

Description

Players without vest start driving the ball up to the last line of markers, before which they shoot at goal
The boogeyman has to take the ball away from the teammates before they get to the last line of markers

Rules

Each goal is worth one point
If the forward's ball gets recovered by the defender, the forward is eliminated
The defender can intervene only inside the central area, they cannot leave it
Forwards must shoot at goal from inside the area before the last line of markers (2-meter zone)

Variations

The coach can add a goalkeeper to defend the goal
The coach can place two defenders to stop the forwards

Coaching Points

With large groups create two playing areas to avoid long waiting times
Ease the success of the exercise to reward kids by allowing them to use their strongest foot to drive the ball
Keep the ball close to the foot
Try to perform steady impacts with the ball
Be on top of the ball, keeping the bust slightly bent forwards
Touch the ball with the outside of the foot, using the inside only for changes in direction
Control the situation using peripheral vision

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