Pass-Striker
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 end zones 3-5 yards deep
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4 inside the grid
- each team has a target player in an end zone and a last defender from the other team behind the end zone
- if the ball is passed to the target player he attempts to dribble outside of the end zone to receive a point for his team
- the defending player can enter the zone and try to win the ball after the first touch has been made
Variation:
- play 3v3, 5v5 etc.
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- explosiveness
- look for open space
- importance of first touch to control and prepare ball
- communication
- vision
- accurate passes to feet
- quick turn by player in end zone
- don’t let striker turn with the ball
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