4v4+4 End Zones
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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: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 3 groups
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- designated attackers vs. designated defenders
- attackers receive the ball from a player outside the grid and score by passing it to another outside
- player on the opposite side
- defenders try to win possession and dribble it into the end zone
- switch roles after 2-3 minutes
Variation:
- each team has one designated end zone to score in (player must stop the ball in corresponding zone to score or switch roles)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- accuracy
- weight of pass
- good first touch into space
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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