No Go Zone # 3
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7 etc.
- players and balls are not allowed to enter the no-go zone in the middle
Variation:
- allow passes on the ground (in the air) to go through the middle zone
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- use width of field
- quick transitions
- vision and anticipation
- positioning to gain an advantage
- preparation touch before crossing
- quality of cross (weight of cross, speed of cross)
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