4v2 Keep Away # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group:(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 25yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 6v4 keep away with one defender in each grid
- 4 outside attacking players move around the grid
- defenders must stay in their designated grid
- attacking team scores by combining with the two players in the middle
Variation:
- attacking team scores by passing to the player in the middle who passes the ball to a third player
- defending player switches with the attacking player who makes an error
- limit number of touches for outside players
- 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
- good first touch takes ball away from pressure
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- disguise
- first touch
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