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TITLE: 1v1 50/50 to Goal Team Competition

PLAYERS: 6 players

TAGS: U5, U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, 5-a-side, Beginner, Developing, Shooting, Fitness

DESCRIPTION: A fun team competition drill for younger players focusing on fitness, shooting, goalkeeping, and winning 50/50 balls. Two teams compete to score after sprinting around cones and fighting for a ball.

OBJECTIVES:
- Develop fitness and speed
- Practice winning 50/50 balls
- Improve shooting and goalkeeping
- Build competitive mentality

EQUIPMENT: Full-size goal, Goalkeeper, Soccer balls, Cones (2)

MAIN ACTIVITY: Place a goalkeeper in a full-size goal. Split remaining players into two even teams and align them on each goal post. Each player starts with one hand on the goal post. Place a cone approximately 20 yards from goal in front of each line. Coach has a supply of balls. On the coach's command, the first player from each team sprints around the cone in front of their line. As players approach, coach plays a 50/50 ball in the middle between the cones. The two players fight for possession and attack the goal. Either player can score. Award the scoring team a point. First team to 10 points wins.

COACHING POINTS:
- Sprint at top speed around the cone
- Battle and win the 50/50 ball
- Quickly attack the goal once possession is won
- Continue to fight for the ball when defending
- Have fun

PROGRESSIONS:
- Increase distance to cone for older/fitter players