Passing Accuracy
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 2-10
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- each player with a ball
- grid (20yds x 40yds)\
- 4 mini goals
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- each team must stay in their zone
- no player is allowed inside middle zone
- both teams attempt to score on the other team’s goals
- ball has to be moving when players strike it
- players cannot block shots
- teams with most goals wins
Variation:
- players can play defense
- vary number of goals
- specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, laces, high or low etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- accurate passes
- body mechanics
- balance
- weight of pass