Finishing w Neutral Wallers
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (18yds x 25yds)
- 1 goal with goalie
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4 with three neutral wall players around the grid
- 2 points awarded for a goal if the pass came from a wall player
- wall players must play two touch
Variation:
- wall players must play one touch
- goals only count if they come off headers or volley shots
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics and control of body
- body position and balance
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage