Numbers

  • Technical
  • U9 to U11
  • 8–14 players
  • Attacking
  • Finishing
Numbers

Setup

You will require: 6 balls / 2 goals / 2 sets of bibs / 16 cones, Divide into 2 groups, Create a 25x15 area with goals, line players up behind their goal

How it works

Give each player a number aside from the goalkeeper, When coach calls a number that player enters the play from behind the goal and must try to score, players must always stay behind the goal

Coaching points

  • Speed
  • Big touch space
  • Change direction
  • Strike through ball
  • Aim corners

Progressions

progression: Increase numbers to 2v2 and 3v3 regression: Play to whichever side is struggling instead of to the center