4v4 Plus-2+2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4
- each team has 2 target players on adjacent end lines
- teams score by passing to one of their two target players who passes it back to a third player on the field
Variation:
- limit number of touches for field players
- passer switches with target player after pass
- target players must play one touch
- teams score by making 5 consecutive passes
- 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
- constant movement