Attacking versus Possession
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4
- one team scores by connecting 7 passes with the help of the two goalkeepers
- the other team scores by winning the ball in one half and scoring on the goal in the other half with
- the help of the wing players
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- switch roles after each score
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- shape of team to maintain possession
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage