4 Plus 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Defending
Field Preparation:
- grid (15yds x 15yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies optional
Description:
- supporting players (grey) on the outside attempt to combine with a target player (red) in the middle
- defending player (white & blue) in the middle tries to intercept the ball
- switch target player in the middle if he completes 6 passes to players on the outside
- switch defender if he intercepts 3 passes
Variation:
- vary number of supporting players
- one touch passing for supporting players
- limit number of touches for player in the middle
- limit number of touches for supporting players
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- constant movement
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch
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