Possession Game # 8
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v2
- attacking team must play two-touch and can only score if the goal scorer finishes on one-touch
- team in possession scores by passing the ball to knock off the ball which is placed on top of a cone in the center square
- nobody is allowed to cross through center square
- kick-ins only
Variation:
- play 5v2, 5v3, 4v1 etc.
- if the defending team wins the ball or kicks it out of the grid then they switch with the attacking player who
- made the mistake
- attacking team must connect 3 passes before they can score
- one-touch passing
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- shape of team to maintain possession
- constant movement
- quick decision making
- quick finish
- look to combine
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