Passing End Zones w Targets
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- endzones (5yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 3v3
- each team defends a designated end zone
- each team has two targets in the attacking half outside the grid
- targets have two touches
- players attempt to make a pass to a teammate who is making a run into the end zone to receive the ball
- players cannot wait inside end zone to receive the ball
Variation:
- teams must pass to a target player before they can score
- play 3v3, 5v5 etc.
- targets have one touch only
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- vision
- first touch takes ball away from pressure
- constant movement
- angles of support to receive ball
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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