Multiple Goal Chaos




RATED: 3.67
3 votes
Soccer Skill: Defending
Ages: U9, U10, U11, U12, U13+
Goal Chaos is a high-energy game that can be used to conclude a training session. Depending on coaching emphasis, passing, receiving, 1v1 dribbling and man defending can all be the focus of this session.
- Number of Players: Entire Team; split into equal teams
- Equipment: Cones, Pinnies, Ball
- Time: 20 Minutes
- Play inside the penalty area
- Randomly setup 5 goals with cones - about 3 yards apart
- Each team has different colored scrimmage vests
- Teams should be equal teams of between 4-7 depending on numbers
- Goals are scored when a teammate passes through the cones to another teammate
- All goals are available for goals
- Team can score - but must also defend each goal
- Cannot score on the goal that you just scored on
- Possession changes when the defending team wins the ball
- No change of possession on goals
- To improve vision, communication, increase to 3 teams and 6 goals
- For larger groups, create a round robin tournament. 2 teams play 1 team rests
- Allow players to dribble through cones (2 points)
Tell The Team: (Remember - stay focused)
- Communicate to defend well
- Head up to see the field and your options. Closest goal may not be open goal
- Take defenders on to create dangerous opportunities for your team
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