4v2 Forward Pass
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 1 goal with goalie
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v2 in bottom half
- the attackers must connect 6 passes before they can pass to the forward in the endzone
- the forward has two touches before he can finish on goal
- one defender can enter the endzone once the pass was made to prevent the forward from scoring
- if a defender wins the ball he may finish on goal
Variation:
- play 4v2, 5v2 with a defender already marking the forward
- the player who passes to the forward can enter the end zone to create a 2v1 situation
- limit number of touches
- 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
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
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