Middle Target Zone # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 20-30 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (50yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- mark off middle zone (appr.10yds deep)
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks a goal
- all players must stay out of middle zone until attacking player who makes a run into zone receives a pass from a teammate
- players cannot pass through middle zone into attacking zone
Variation:
- attacking players only have two touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quick finish
- lead passes into space
- vision
- time your runs
- communication
- constant movement
- angles of support to receive ball