4v4 Plus 4+4
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 16+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 3 teams
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- 2 teams play 4v4 inside the playing area
- rest of the players are on the outside
- players can only pass to their (same colour) target players
- teams score by passing to a target player who passes it back to a third player
- switch roles evey 5-10 minutes
- players on the outside cannot challenge each other
Variation:
- play 3v3 etc.
- limit number of touches
- players on the outside are allowed to pass to each other
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- first touch
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