
5v5 Mini Soccer
Objective:
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To encourage good supporting play and use the width of the field.
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Target:
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To outscore the opposition.

Organization
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Mark an area approximately 35 x 55 yards (1/4 of full-sized soccer field).
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Improvise goals (or full-sized portable goals, if available).
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If improvised goals, specify height under which goals are scored - coach is the judge of what is or is not a goal.
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10-yard line outside goal is for the handling area for the keepers.
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No offside - otherwise normal rules.
Teaching
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When goalkeeper has the ball encourage players to spread and use width.
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If necessary, stop the game and show the possibilities that are being ignored.
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After losing ball, ask nearest defender to opponent with ball to be patient and hustle opponent to "buy" time until teammates recover.
Progressions
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Not Applicable