No.43 "Open Goal"
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Time favours the defence and the more players want to dwell on the ball the less chance they have of scoring. This game rewards teams who shoot at every opportunity and who have the courage to attempt long range shots. Equally it forces the defending team to close down quickly and to block shots bravely. Commend players for having the vision and attitude to take the shot even if their accuracy is still inconsistent.
Organisation
Select two evenly matched teams
Use discs to mark half-way line
Normal football rules apply with the following additions;
a There are no goalkeepers in this practice
b Shots can be taken in opponents half only, and from outside the goal area
Make it competitive - play for an agreed time and keep the score
Coaching Points
- Nearest defender must pressure ball quickly
- Defensive organisation - goal-side & ball-side
- Get tight on players in dangerous positions
- Show attackers wide, away from goal
- Courage to block shots
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- Counter-attack with speed
- Take every chance to shoot
- Attempt long range shots if it is on
- Technical quality of shots
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Development
- Adjust size of goal areas
- Add neutral player who plays with team in possession to increase challenge for defenders
- Restrict players to three or two touch
- Shots must be made on first touch
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