Channel Players # 5
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 10+
Difficulty Medium-Hard
Time 20-25 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 50yds)
- channel area (6yds x 50yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- play 4v4
- players have a maximum of three touches in the middle zone
- unlimited touches in the channel areas
- goals count only if the final pass comes from inside the channel
Variation:
- limited number of touches for players inside channel area
- player inside a channel cannot be challenged
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- accurate passing
- constant movement
- communication is vital
- good angle and distance of support to receive ball
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