Check And Finish Practice
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
(16-Adult)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- one designated attacker vs. a designated defender inside the grid
- 2 servers opposite the goal
- the attacker attempts to receive a pass from one of the servers and then finishes on goal
- the defender tries to prevent the attacker from scoring
- after a set number of times players change roles
Variation:
- vary position/number of servers (i.e. plus 2 servers along sideline)
- the attacker must finish after 2-4 touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
Defending:
- closing down (pressuring opponent)
- goal side positioning
- angle and speed of approach
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- deny turn
- timing and decision to tackle
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