4v4 Passing Game
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Basic Information
Age Group:(5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Attacking, Defending, Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4
- each team defends and attacks a goal with goalie
- if a team has possession two different players of that team must touch the ball before it can score
- kick-ins only
Variation:
- limit number of touches
- teams gets as many points as passes were completed before a goal
- 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
- first touch
- communication
- quick decision making
- accuracy
- speed of play
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