Passing to Team Captains
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- goal zone (5yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4
- players score by passing to their team captain who is inside the goal zone
- passer then becomes team captain and takes over the role inside the goal zone
Variation:
- play 3v3, 5v5 etc.
- only passes below the waist allowed
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- communication
- vision
- first touch takes ball away from pressure
- constant movement
- angles of support to receive ball
- quick transitions
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