Forward Passes # 5
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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: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- middle zone10 yards deep
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- teams play 2 v 3 in each end zone
- teams score by passing the ball to a target player in the middle zone who then attempts to pass it to an
- attacking player in the end zone
- once target player made a pass he can enter zone to support the attackers
- if the defenders win the ball, the target player must return to the middle zone to receive a pass
- switch roles every 4-5 minutes
Variation:
- defenders must make a lofted pass to teammates in attacking zone
- limit number of touches for attackers and/or defenders
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- spread out attack
- quick finish
- first touch takes ball away from pressure
- support position lateral to ball
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