Keep Away
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- grid (20yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnie to carry for defender
Description:
- attackers attempt to keep ball away from defender by passing
- if the ball goes out of bounce or is won by the defender last attacker to have touched the ball switches role with defender
Variation:
- 5v2, 5v3, 4v2, 3v1
- if defender allows a certain number of (one-touch) passes or nutmeg he is to stay in the middle one extra round
- limited number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- constant movement
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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