Comeback Game
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends a goal
- the team which is up by one goal has a maximum of three touches
- if a team is up by two or more goals it can only score off headers and volley shots (first touch goals in general)
Variation:
- limited number of touches only in attacking or defending half
- 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