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14 SmartGoals training games in this category.

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14 of 14 games

2 vs 2 + third man
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2 vs 2 + third man

In this game the attacking team (two players) receive the ball from the defensive team (two players). The attacking team has to try to score in the illuminated SmartGoal. When the attack is over, a third player of the previous defensive team starts a counter attack. They have try to score in the new illuminated SmartGoal. The defensive team becomes the attacking team (three players), and the attacking team becomes the defensive team (two players).

positional playpassingdribblingU13 – Senior

3 vs 3

This is a 3 versus 3 game. The SmartGoals are placed all over the pitch, like the setup that is shown in the picture. Activate two SmartGoals. The team that is possessing the ball has to try to score, the other team has to defend. The teams can score by passing through the illuminated SmartGoals.

cooperationpositional playawarenessU9 – Senior

5 vs 7

This is a 5 versus 7 game. The SmartGoals are placed all around the sidelines of the pitch. The teams can score by passing through the illuminated SmartGoals. The team with 7 has a two-man-more-situation. The team with 5 has to try to score in the blue goal while the 7-player-team have to score in the orange goal.

cooperationpassingawarenessU9 – Senior
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Keep on Running

Keep On Running is a relay race. The players have to run through the illuminated SmartGoals (orange or blue) alternately and tap the next one. When tapped, the next player starts running. The exercise can be done with only one team (orange OR blue) or with two teams (orange AND blue).

enduranceaccelerationU9 – Senior

Play Ball into the Corner

This exercise is similar to the "Score Game". The only difference is the set-up of the SmartGoals. Instead of placing three of them at one sideline of the pitch, four of the SmartGoals are placed in each corners of the pitch. After playing the ball around 5 times, a team is permitted to score in the illuminated SmartGoal.

passingcooperationawarenessU9 – Senior

Score Game

Two teams of 3 players play a positional game. Three SmartGoals are placed at one side of the pitch. The teams need to keep ball-possession. After playing the ball around for 5 times, a team is permitted to score.

passingpositional playcooperationU9 – Senior

SmartGoal Match 1

In this exercise two teams compete against each other. This exercise is a normal match set-up with two teams; orange and blue. The SmartGoals are placed along the sidelines. A team can only score if they've ran through a SmartGoal lit in their teams colour.

positional gamecooperationU9 – Senior

SmartGoal Match 2

This exercise is similar to the "SmartGoal Match 1". Only is this exercise there is only one goal with one goalkeeper. Both teams have to score in the same goal. The SmartGoals are placed along the sideline. One SmartGoal is placed right across the normal goal. Make two teams: one orange and one blue. A team can only score if they've ran through a SmartGoal lit in their team's colour.

positional gamecooperationU9 – Senior

SmartGoal Match 3

This exercise is similar to the “SmartGoal Match 1”. Only is this exercise there is only one goal with one goalkeeper. Both teams have to score in the same goal. The SmartGoals are placed along the sideline. One SmartGoal is placed right across the normal goal. Make two teams: one orange and one blue. The difference with the "SmartGoal Match 2": a team can only score if they've ran 2 times through a SmartGoal lit in their team's colour.

positional gamecooperationU9 – Senior
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The Pass Race

In this game the players have to play the ball from pawn to pawn. Only the players in the scoring-zone are allowed to score if a SmartGoal illuminates. The players have to anticipate on the illuminating SmartGoal. The certain SmartGoal decides if there is an extra pass needed.

passingcooperationU15 – Senior
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The Racing Rectangle Pass

The players have to pass the ball from pawn to pawn, all around the rectangle. The player near the SmartGoal has to be aware which SmartGoal lights up. When he/she receives the ball, he/she dribbles through the lit up SmartGoal. Only the player near the SmartGoals is allowed to score.

passingawarenessfirst touchU13 – Senior
The Relay Race
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The Relay Race

In this exercise two teams compete against each other. Each player has to dribble as quick as possible through 3 SmartGoals. The team that has all players completed 3 SmartGoals first, wins.

dribblingawarenessreaction speedU9 – Senior
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The Triangle Game

This exercise is similar to a normal positional play. In a rectangle shaped pitch, three SmartGoals are placed in a triangle. The players can score in the SmartGoal that is lit up in their teams colour by dribbling or passing through it. Therefore the teams need to try to keep ball-possession to reach the SmartGoals.

cooperationpositional playawarenessU9 – Senior

Try to Score

This is a normal 6 versus 6 match. Create a field with six SmartGoals and activate two (one blue and one orange). The players can score by passing through the illuminated SmartGoals.

passingcooperationpossessionU9 – Senior
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