Finishing Game w Target Areas
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 9
Difficulty: Hard
Time: 20-25 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- grid (25yds x 40yds)
- target areas (5yds x 5yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- 2 players in each target zone and one neutral defender in the center
- the coach calls out a number 1 – 4
- one of the players with the number becomes the defender and helps the blue neutral player in the center of the
- square to defend his target zone (other player stays behind to be the target player)
- the defender passes a ball to any of the other three players and all of them become attackers to make 3 v 2
- attackers (no. 1,3 & 4) score by passing to target player number 2 who is inside his target zone
- defenders score passing to any of the other three target players in their target zones
- kick-ins only
Variation:
- attackers must make a lofted pass to target player in order to score
- limit number of touches for attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- communication
- selection & timing of pass
- get into line of flight of the ball
- switch point of attack away from pressure
- keep the ball moving with quick accurate passing
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
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