Passing Activity # 8
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- grid (20yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- blue player starts by passing the ball towards the next cone
- red player lays off the ball to the outside the square for the blue player to run to
- blue player continues to the next cone to repeat the sequence as shown
- sequence continues for 2 minutes with all players being involved in the activity
Variation:
- red players stand right in front of the cones and lay off the ball to either the outside or the inside of the square
- for the blue player to run to red player passes one-touch straight back to blue player for them to control around the cone
- red player picks up the ball and feeds it back to the blue player in the air for them to control
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics
- balance
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- vision
- first touch
- communication
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