3 Zone Passing
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 3+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- in pairs
- each pair with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- middle zone 3-5yds deep
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- each pair has a player start in opposite zones
- one pair starts in the middle zone
- players must stay in their designated zones
- partners try to pass to each other through the middle zone
- if a player in the middle zone intercepts a pass they switch roles with the pair that made the pass
- players in the outer zones must try to keep the ball in bounce
Variation:
- vary number players/pairs in middle zone
- limit number of touches for players in the outer zones
- specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- accuracy
- weight of pass
- first touch
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