Passing (4 Goal Game)
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (2-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends two mini goals on the same goal line
- field is divided into two channels
- teams score if they win the ball and pass across the vertical middle line and then score on the mini goal
Variation:
- teams can score on any goal
- one point for scoring in the same channel (two points for scoring after switching channels)
- ball cannot be dribbled across vertical middle line
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- shift as unit
- constant movement
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- switch point of attack