5v5 Through Pass
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Hard
Time: 20-25 min.
Emphasis: Passing,Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (35yds x 45yds)
- 5yds deep endzone
- cones to mark off area
- 6 cone goals (2-4yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends three mini goals
- players can score by passing through any cone goal with a teammate receiving the ball inside the end zone
- players may not be waiting behind the goals
- defenders cannot follow attackers into endzone
Variation:
- direction of play changes after each goal
- players can wait behind the goals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- vision
- attack open space
- time your run
- communication
- good supporting angle
- movement on and off the ball