Box Crashing – Finishing Activity
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Basic Information
Age Group:(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- player A passes to player B who lays it off to player C who then crosses the ball in for player D + E
- repeat sequence from the other side
- players must try to finish on first touch
- players switch position after 3-4 minutes
Variation:
- players F + B can play to either player E or C
- allow player F (B) to enter the grid as a defender
- players must try to finish off headers or volley shots
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- accurate passes
- quick finish
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
- angle of approach
- preparation touch before crossing
- quality of cross (weight of cross, speed of cross)
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- intercept pass
- deny turn
- timing and decision to tackle
- control and restraint
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