Possession Game # 3
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- red team starts with the ball and three blue players (defenders) go over to their area to try to win the ball
- red team plays one or two touch keep-away
- if a defender wins the ball, he has to pass it back over to his area on his first or second touch
- three red players then go into the blue team’s area to do the same
Variation:
- vary number of defenders
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quick passing
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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