4v3 Keep Away
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- groups of 6
- grid (15yds x 25yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies for defenders to carry
Description:
- play 4v3 keep away with one defender in each half
- 4 outside attacking players move around the grid
- attacking players must play pass across at least one half of the grid
- one defender must stay in each half, the third defender is allowed to enter both halves
- defending player switches with the attacking player who makes an error
Variation:
- attacking players score by passing in between two defenders
- 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
- good first touch takes ball away from pressure
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- disguise
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