Consecutive Passes
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 3v3
- players attempt to keep possession and complete as many passes to their teammates as possible (3 passes = 1 goal)
Variation:
- play 4v4, 5v5 etc.
- 5 passes = 1 goal
- first team to connect 10 passes wins
- specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- adjust size of grid if necessary
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- shape of team to maintain possession