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Bring it on

 

football coaching game: bring it on

 

Players start in two lines. One line forms 20-30 yards out from the goal. The other line forms at the endline about three yards to the side of the goal. The player at the front of this line kicks the ball out to the player at the front of the shooting line. This player (O) tries to dribble past X and score a goal.

  • Play on after rebounds (when the ball bounces off the posts or the goalkeeper).

  • Players switch lines after each turn.

 

COACHING POINTS

Dribbler

"Get behind the ball" when receiving it. Keep the ball in front of your body.

"Advance with speed." Once the ball is in control on the ground, players move quickly to goal.

"Beat the defender once" then go for goal.

Defender

"Close the space"- after the defender kicks the ball they should sprint toward the dribbler.

"Stay between the ball and the goal" - at all times.

"Don’t dive in. Don’t lunge" - as the defender nears the ball they should slow down and stay in control. Avoid getting beaten on the dribble.

 

VARIATIONS

 Have the coach serve the ball in to start play.

 Have the defensive player kick the ball to start play.

 Play 2 vs. 2 or 3 vs. 3.

 

 

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