Hot Zone Shooting # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- 1 goal with goalie
- cones to mark off area
- hot zone (10yds x 4yds)
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- players make a self-pass and follow it into the zone and then finish on goal on their first
Variation:
- a server passes into the zone for the shooter to receive and finish on goal
- a player lays off a pass to the shooter inside the zone
- the shot cannot touch the ground before it hits the target
- players must beat the goalie by dribbling around him
- 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
- placement versus power
- weight of pass
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