Numbers Passing
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- each team with a ball
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- each player from both teams is assigned a number from 1-5
- players pass to their teammate in a sequence (1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-1 etc.)
- team that is making the most passes within 90 sec. wins
- two touch passing
Variation:
- players must run around the nearest cone after completing a pass
- reverse sequence (5-4, 4-3, 3-2 etc.)
- limit number of touches
- add a second ball for each team
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- vision
- timing of pass
- teams move around grid constantly
- importance of first touch to control and prepare ball
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