Noah's Lark
Objective:
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To combine the attack and defense in a challenging game.
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To begin to understand the cooperation required in 2 vs.2 play.
Target:
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One team vs. the other, also pairs to keep a count of goals scored and conceded.
Organization
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Area 30 x 20 yards with goals eight yards wide.
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6 vs.6 (or whatever numbers), with partners assigned on each team: each partner given a number from 1 to 3.
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Coach shouts number (1-3) and rolls ball into play.
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The two pairs with that number come out of goal to compete against each other.
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Remaining players must stay on goal line and defend goal without using hands.
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Goal can only be scored below knee height.
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When ball goes out of play, coach can immediately serve in another to same pairs - or allow pairs to go back to goal line.
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Ball can be played back to "goalkeepers," who must play ball back with no more than two touches.
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Do not let "goalkeepers" move out off goal line. Penalty kick from six yards out if they do.
Teaching
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When defending, one player should go to player with ball.
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Supporting player must watch other attacker, mark the dangerous space and cover partner all at the same time.
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Coach should encourage dribbling, passing and shooting to the "team" in possession.
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Encourage "goalkeepers" to defend as a wall together, and to move as a unit to block shooting angle.
Progressions
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Two players coming out from each team encourages communication.
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One must go to the ball while the other takes up a supporting position.
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This, of course, all changes when the ball is passed.
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The 2 vs. 2 attacking and defending situations are the basis of team play.
