Finishing Game # 9
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Hard
Time: 20-25 min.
Emphasis: Attacking, Defending, Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- middle zone 5-7 yards deep
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- teams play 3v3 in the outer zones
- players must stay in their designated zone initially
- a defending player must try to pass to an attacking player who falls back into the neutral zone to receive the ball
- the passer advances to the neutral zone to support the attack (4v3)
- one attacker always must be in the neutral zone as a supporting player
Variation:
- allow one defender into the neutral zone once the ball is received by an attacker
- add a neutral player who always starts from the neutral zone
- limit number of touches for attackers and/or defenders
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Attacking:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- quick finish
- support position lateral to ball
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- positioning to provide cover and balance
- intercepting pass
- defending vital space (squeeze toward center)
- defending space behind
- track players
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