Shooting Game Restrictions
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- 2 end zones 5-10yds deep
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- play 4v4
- players can only shoot on goal from outside the end zone or with their first touch from
Variation:
- play 5v5, 6v6, 7v7 etc.
- add a neutral player
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics and control of body
- body position and balance
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
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