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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- each player with a ball
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players of one team dribble inside playing area
- players of the other team around the grid as shown
- players on the outside throw the ball to a dribbling player who receives and passes it back while keeping his own ball close
- players cannot go to the same outside player twice in a row
- players must accelerate into space for three touches after their pass back to the outside player
Variation:
- vary distribution by outside player (high/low throw, high/low pass)
- inside players must call outside player’s name for a pass
- inside players catch the ball and then throw it back to the outside player
- inside players head/volley/drop kick it back to outside player
- inside players don’t have to dribble a ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- communication
- vision
- awareness
- close control
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction and speed
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch
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