Attacking Play w Neutrals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Attacking, Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- middle zone 10-15 yards deep
- 2 goals with goalkeepers
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- teams must pass to a neutral wall player before they can score
- the wall players can only participate from the outside the middle zone
Variation:
- allow neutral player to work from inside the middle zone only
- limit number of touches for neutral wall players
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- quick finish
- support position lateral to ball
- switch point of attack
- spread out the attack
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