2v2 Shooting Game
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
(16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: finishing, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 30yds)
- 2x goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- play 2v2 with players from each team waiting on their goalline
- the game starts with a player making a pass across the middle line to a player from the other team
- next the other team plays the ball in
Variation:
- play 1v1, 3v3 etc.
- limit number of touches
- teams must connect 2 passes before they can score
- 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